Maintenance Ground Support Equipment Technician

Socket.dev; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a PEM-GSE Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production and ground support equipment. This on-site role requires hands-on troubleshooting and adherence to safety and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

The technician will log work orders in Maximo, participate in root-cause analysis, and support continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Diesel certification (preferred but not required).
• HVAC certification (preferred but not required).
• Troubleshooting PLCs, drive systems, robotics, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production and ground support equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and log work orders in Maximo.
• Follow 5S standards and maintain a safe workspace.
• Support root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the North American Operations team.

Skills

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Maximo

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: PEM-GSE Maintenance Technician

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: On-site (100%)

Reports to: Supervisor/Facility Manager

Department: North American Operations

Position Purpose: Perform periodic and reactive maintenance on production equipment and ground support equipment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely at all times.
• Maintain workspace in a safe and orderly fashion, adhering to all 5S standards
• Perform PM tasks, close out corrective actions, and log work accordingly into Maximo work orders
• Respond to emergent Maintenance needs by the Production Team
• Identify and implement PM improvements and Safety improvements
• Participate in training to increase knowledge about customer-affected equipment
• Receive, respond to, and implement customer feedback, directives, opportunities for improvement, etc.
• Ensure an excellent Leadec customer service level is provided to the customer
• Responsible for leading efforts in root cause analysis, problem solving, and elimination of recurring issues. Priority will be placed on critical equipment, which will have the most significant impact on downtime.
• Responsible for high-level support as needed for breakdowns and repair of general service production and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Assist management with maintaining compliance and prioritizing preventative and reactive maintenance work orders.
• Ability to respond rapidly to breakdowns on general production equipment during scheduled shifts.
• Correct any mechanical, electrical, or programming issues associated with the automated systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot the following:
  • PLC (if applicable)
  • AC/DC Drive Systems
  • Robotic Systems (if applicable)
  • HVAC Systems
  • Diesel Systems
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Power Generation Systems
• Work from mechanical drawings, electrical schematics and ladder logic displays, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics. Ability to update as built drawings.
• Basic carpentry skills encompass a range of abilities, including measuring, cutting, framing, using power tools, blueprint reading, and understanding joinery. These skills are essential for building, repairing, and installing various structures and fixtures.
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Self-Management
• Motivating & Developing People

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Customer Service Orientation - Satisfying customers.
• Adaptability - Willingness to deal with unexpected challenges or circumstances.
• Problem Solving - Defining problems and bringing about viable solutions.
• Must have the ability to interact well with others.
• Computer Skills -- fluent with Microsoft Office Suite and Maximo
• Attention to detail
• Procedural Compliance

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Problem resolution experience.
• Diesel Certification (preferred but not required)
• HVAC Certification (preferred but not required)

Physical Requirements:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with significant time spent working on a computer or at a desk.