Machine-Maintenance Mechanic

Keller Technology Corporation; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller Technology is seeking a Machine-Maintenance Mechanic for our Buffalo, NY location. The role focuses on preventive maintenance for CNC machines, specifically 5-axis tools, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and uptime.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing and be able to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Some travel may be required; weekend/off-hour availability may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues; familiarity with coolant pumps, spindle motors, bearings.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic preventive maintenance for CNC machines (5-axis toolpaths).
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, quality and safety culture.

Skills

5-axis CNC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

PM scheduling

Reading drawings

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Trade school

Engineering degree

Job description

Keller Technology is a well-established, family-owned company founded in 1918 and is a global supplier of manufacturing and engineering services, with facilities located in Buffalo, New York, and Charlotte, North Carolina. We specialize in four areas including custom machinery, precision fabrication, automated systems for medical device manufacturing, and contract manufacturing. Keller delivers sophisticated manufacturing solutions for many industries including Engineered Materials, Semiconductors, Robotics, Chemicals, Medical and Life Science, Energy Research, and Industrial Technologies. Our Buffalo, NY facility boasts state-of-the-art large envelope 5 axis machining capability in an air conditioned, clean facility.

We are currently seeking to fill the following position for our Buffalo location.

Machine-Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Provide basic preventive maintenance for CNC Machines, specifically 5 axis machine tools of the following types: Kuraki – DMG MORI – Vision Wide – Parpas – and Manual Mills & Lathes (Advanced training will be provided as needed)
• Maintain a very high standard of cleanliness, organization, quality and safety culture.
• Work to a schedule to optimize machine performance and availability
• Prioritize unexpected machine repairs and communicate well with internal/external people to diagnosis, arrange parts/additional outside service as needed to get machine back running.
• Responsible for chip bin/dumpster/coolant maintenance/scheduling
• Repair/diagnose a variety of equipment in a manufacturing facility as needed. (cranes, fork lifts, lighting, equipment, plumbing, etc.)
• Maintain stock of maintenance materials as needed
• Responsible for overall shop cleanliness

Qualifications

• Must have experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues and know basics with coolant pumps, spindle motors, bearings, etc.
• Must be proficient with computer & internet skills to create, maintain and follow PM schedules, submit PO’s for vendors and more
• Must have good organizational skills to maintain detailed maintenance records, expense reports, ISO records and more
• Proven ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Must be able to adapt to changs in schedules and priorities and work with all levels of management and outside agencies/vendors
• Available to be called in for down machine tools during off hours (weekends & 2nd shift)
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must have some experience working on CNC and/or 5 axis machine tools
• Trade school or an Engineering degree preferred
• Willing to travel as required (infrequently) for training, trade shows, special jobs, etc.

Hourly pay range - $30 to $37

KTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran