Machine (PFAB) Maintenance

PTMW; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PTMW, Inc. in Topeka, KS, is seeking a skilled PFAB Maintenance Technician to ensure production equipment runs efficiently to support quality and on-time delivery.

You will work with press brakes, punch/shear, CO2 laser/punch, roll form, CNC router, and robotic loading and material handling in a dynamic fabrication environment. This role requires a Technical Certificate, strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• Detail-oriented with an ownership mindset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to work overtime to meet demand.
• Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical capacity test, and breath alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of equipment operations to diagnose machine failures.
• Perform scheduled maintenance to minimize production downtime.
• Update and maintain the Preventative Maintenance database.
• Install and replace punches and dies for machinery.
• Operate a surface grinder for sharpening punches and dies.
• Conduct building maintenance as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Independent worker

Overtime flexibility

Education

Technical Certificate

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: PTMW Inc - Topeka, KS 66618Education Level: Technical CertificatePTMW, Inc., is seeking a skilled and motivated Pre-Fabrication (PFAB) Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our production equipment operates efficiently to support our commitment to quality and on-time delivery.

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the fabrication equipment. Equipment includes Press Brakes, Punch/Shear machines, CO2 Laser/Punch machine, Roll Form machine, CNC Router, Robotic loading and material handling of various workshop equipment. Brands include Prima Power, Schroeder, Bradbury and Bystronic.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop a thorough understanding of equipment operations to effectively diagnose machine failures.
• Perform scheduled maintenance tasks promptly to minimize production downtime.
• Update and maintain the Preventative Maintenance database.
• Install and replace punches and dies for machinery.
• Operate a surface grinder for sharpening punches and dies.
• Conduct building maintenance as needed.

QualificationsQualifications:

Required:

• Valid driver’s license
• A detail-oriented, "ownership" attitude toward work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work additional hours (overtime) to meet demand as needed
• Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical capacity test, and breath alcohol.

Preferred:

• Either a vocational/technical degree in industrial maintenance or 1+ year of industrial maintenance in a manufacturing plant
• Experience with turret punch presses, press brakes, or roll form sheet metal processing machines is a plus.
• Knowledge of CNC controls and experience diagnosing and repairing PLC-controlled electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with frequency drives.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Excel and Access is helpful.