Aerospace Maintenance Technician

Vital Engineered Components Company; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

401K

Employee benefits

Job summary

Vital Engineered Components Company in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform facility and machine maintenance in our Maintenance Department. This full-time role focuses on keeping CNC equipment and processes running efficiently.

You will work with high standards of safety and quality, perform preventive maintenance, 5S participation, and assist with equipment relocations while adhering to VECCO policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-7 years of machine tool maintenance troubleshooting and repair, prior Mazak experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical, electrical and PLC ability.
• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend work instruction.
• Ability to perform minor facility repairs to Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC.
• Working knowledge of hand tools including manual and electric.
• Ability to successfully multitask in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have a valid US Passport.

Responsibilities

• Facility maintenance for CNC Precision Aerospace Manufacturer.
• Machine repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment.
• General machine and facility repairs and upkeep.
• Maintain daily compressor checks.
• Shop wide 5S participation.
• Maintain pneumatic air lines.
• Assist with equipment relocations.
• Promote EH & S culture during all daily activities.
• Ensures adherence to applicable VECCO internal, federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• This position is almost 100% physical with some administrative duties.
• Walking 90% Standing 10%: In general, standing while doing machine repairs and PM’s and sitting while doing smaller bench repairs.
• Lifting: 10-15 pounds or less 50% of the time, up to 40 pounds occasionally. Hoist is used to move, position, and lift larger or heavier parts.
• Reaching: Frequent reaching across machines required at shoulder level or overhead.
• Repetitive Motion: generally, not an issue; repetitive motion is minimal. Using hand tools, wrenches, screw drivers, and power drill.
• Carrying/Lifting: Must be able to carry one-gallon containers of oil and lift over head to dump containers into machines.
• Must carry 5-gallon containers of hydraulic oil and lift waist high to dump into machines.
• Pushing/Pulling: Must pull motors and hydraulic units out of machines for repair, weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally pushing or pulling pallet jacks to move parts out of the way.
• Miscellaneous: Must have the ability to work on lifts to reach the ceiling overhead to change lights and run electrical wires (16 feet off the ground).
• Fabrication of components for machine and equipment repairs.
• Knowledge of safe practical use of Bridgeport and Lathe a must. Working around electricity requires a steady hand inside electrical cabinets(480volts). Proper lock out tag out technique is paramount
• Must safely work on ladder for machine and facility maintenance.
• Significant bending and reaching around running machinery.
• Precision machine shop with high tolerances.
• Sharp metal objects and metal chips from spent material are prevalent and must be handled daily.
• Winter requires occasional snow shoveling.
• Occasional painting with water and oil-based paints.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Machine tool maintenance

Mechanical ability

Electrical ability

PLC troubleshooting

Read work instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mazak

Bridgeport Lathe

Job description

Vital Engineered Components Company in Sterling Heights, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform facility and machine maintenance in our Maintenance Department. This full-time role focuses on keeping CNC equipment and processes running efficiently.

You will work with high standards of safety and quality, perform preventive maintenance, 5S participation, and assist with equipment relocations while adhering to VECCO policies.