Industrial Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

Bodycote; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote in Kentucky is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support preventive maintenance and repair of facilities and thermal spray equipment. The role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance, robotics integration, and reading schematics.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, knowledge of CMMS, and a strong commitment to safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• This position requires ITAR compliance; candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Education: college/technical degree in mechanical or electrical maintenance preferred; HS diploma with 3–5 years experience acceptable.
• Prefer working knowledge of thermal spray technology and related industrial technologies including electronics, robotics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read equipment schematics; familiarity with digital maintenance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor preventive maintenance programs to keep facilities and equipment in good condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair thermal spray equipment and related systems.
• Repair vacuum furnaces, pumps, motors, heating elements, and thermocouples.
• Operate Fanuc robots; work with high voltage 480 VAC control circuits.
• Use CMMS to track work and document completed tasks.
• Maintain documentation and reports for environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Comply with safety rules, PPE, lockout/tagout, and tie-off procedures.
• Report for work on time and collaborate effectively with coworkers.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Robotics

CMMS / maintenance software

Electrical schematics

High voltage 480 VAC

Safety procedures

ITAR compliance

Team communication

Education

College/technical degree in mechanical or electrical maintenance

High school diploma + 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience

Job description

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities):

The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Monitor the preventative maintenance programs to ensure that facilities and equipment are cared for on a proactive basis. Complete all preventative maintenance tasks on a timely basis.
• Troubleshoot and complete comprehensive repairs to thermal spray equipment through knowledge of fundamental mechanical, electrical, and related skills
• Troubleshoot and repair vacuum furnaces, leak testing, pump and motor repairs, heating elements, thermocouple replacements, and resolve other electrical-mechanical issues.
• Working knowledge and operation of Fanuc robots is a plus.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting high voltage 480 VAC and controls circuits.
• Evaluate maintenance requests to understand problems and determine the best resolution
• Maintain operating condition of buildings and equipment
• Operate common hand or power tools
• Observe all safety rules in the production areas:
• Wearing Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Follow lock out/tag out procedures
• Follow proper tie-off procedures
• Use digital maintenance management system to track work and log information related to completed tasks
• Maintain documentation and reports related to environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position.
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures and accept constructive criticism.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder
• Education – College or technical degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial maintenance preferred; High school diploma or equivalent plus 3-5 years industrial maintenance experience required Experience – minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Strongly prefer candidates who have a working knowledge of thermal spray technology and general industrial technologies to include electronics, robotics, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read equipment schematics
• Familiarity with digital maintenance management systems preferred

Physical & Mental Demands:

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

• Must be able to work in industrial environment at elevated heights and in confined spaces.
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and reach to perform functions.
• Ability to move/lift up to 50 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.