Machine-Maintenance Mechanic

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

Job summary

Keller Technology Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Machine-Maintenance Mechanic for a full-time, day shift. You will perform preventive maintenance on CNC machines, including 5-axis tooling, and ensure cleanliness, safety and uptime across the shop.

Candidates should have at least 5 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, CNC/5-axis experience, and the ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Five years or more maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working on CNC and/or 5-axis machine tools.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Proficient with computers to create and maintain PM schedules and issue purchase orders.
• Good organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed records (ISO, expenses).
• Willing to travel infrequently for training, trade shows or special jobs.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance for CNC machines (5-axis tooling) and related equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, quality and safety.
• Follow schedules to optimize machine performance and availability.
• Respond to unexpected machine issues and coordinate parts or external service as needed.
• Manage chip bins, coolant maintenance, and general shop upkeep.
• Repair or diagnose a variety of shop equipment and maintain maintenance materials.

Skills

Maintenance experience

CNC experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

PM scheduling

Vendor coordination

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CNC machine tools

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Buffalo - Tonawanda, NY 14150, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $30.00 - $37.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day

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: Qualifications and Education

• 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