Entry-Level Machine Technician – Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Freedom Munitions, Llc; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Munitions, LLC in Lewiston, ID is seeking a Machine Technician I to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of equipment in the Ammo Load Worldwide department. The role requires safe performance of physical duties and timely production support.

The candidate will read manuals, disassemble and repair equipment, troubleshoot multiple systems, and work with milling machines, lathes, and welders. A High School diploma or Technical Certificate and 0–2 years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A machine tech must have good hand-eye coordination and vision, good math skills and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Applicant should have at least 1-2 years of experience as a machine tech.
• Education – High School or equivalent and/or Technical Certificate.
• Experience – 0-2 years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read technical manuals, schematics and blue prints.
• Disassemble and rebuild defective equipment and replace defective parts (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic).
• Troubleshoot and service pneumatics, pump systems, hydraulics, electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and modify to maintain equipment uptime and reliability.
• Oversee modifications by internal/external resources for process changes and expansion.
• Operate milling machines and lathes at beginner to intermediate level.
• Weld using TIG, MIG and ARC welding.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and follow all safety policies.
• Generate maintenance reports and schedule follow-ups.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Math skills

Lift up to 50 pounds

Read technical manuals

Teamwork

Education

High School or Technical Certificate

Tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Welding TIG/MIG/ARC

Job description

Freedom Munitions, LLC in Lewiston, ID is seeking a Machine Technician I to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of equipment in the Ammo Load Worldwide department. The role requires safe performance of physical duties and timely production support.

The candidate will read manuals, disassemble and repair equipment, troubleshoot multiple systems, and work with milling machines, lathes, and welders. A High School diploma or Technical Certificate and 0–2 years of experience are preferred.