Maintenance Specialist

Advanced Technology Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,970 - 131,689; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

PTO

401k retirement plans with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Advanced Technology Services in Chicago seeks a skilled technician to perform advanced maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems. The role involves troubleshooting, programming control systems, and leading CI activities, requiring extensive technical knowledge and experience.

Successful candidates will have an associates degree focusing on technical fields, or equivalent industry experience. Benefits include competitive pay, health plans, and retirement matching.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with a Technical focus and 7 years of related experience, or, 10 years in the specific industry.
• Proficiency in predictive technologies including vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Program, troubleshoot, and analyze complex control systems.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities with cost savings.

Skills

Predictive technologies proficiency

Vibration analysis

Electrical and mechanical systems understanding

Hand tools and specialized tools usage

Education

Associates degree with a Technical focus

High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)

Tools

Laser interferometer

Precision alignments tools

Job description

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs expert level break-fix & preventive maintenance, and/or design of mechanical, and electrical equipment improvements as well as complex systems as the employee’s job specialty requires. Provides troubleshooting support on equipment and technical support on production lines as appropriate for the employee’s job specialty. Maintains in-depth technical knowledge of numerous systems as the employee’s job specialty requires. Performs research and procedures as the employee’s job specialty requires.
• Programs, troubleshoots and analyzes complex control systems to resolve in-depth software/ hardware and configuration problems.
• Utilizes predictive equipment and interprets results for analysis, equipment condition assessment, troubleshooting and proactive maintenance. Including but not limited to infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar, and vibration analysis.
• Leads, drives and participates in CI activities--processes, results and cost savings using CI tools and methodology.
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary. Suggests alternative items and engineered solutions to improve reliability.
• Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards.
• Complies with 5S and housekeeping standards.
• May be required to setup and operate multiple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. May perform welding tasks.
• Studies and investigates technical and systems methods, tools, and innovations that can be implemented in ATS sites to improve maintenance practices and updates documentation.
• Prepares input for cost analysis for new equipment, repair/rebuild proposals, cost savings and innovations as required.
• Updates records and reviews CMMS history and analyzes data.
• Provides technical contents of sales quotations and performs T&M duties as required.
• Trains and coaches less proficient technician. Assumes project manager responsibilities as assigned.
• Completes and conducts on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines.

Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Behaviors Required

• High School Graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associates degree with a Technical focus and 7 years of related experience in specific industry; or, 10 years of experience in specific industry.
• Proficiency in predictive technologies including vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations, precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.
• Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze the problem, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
• Must be able to use hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
• May be required to travel.
• Six Sigma experience desired.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb, ascend/descend or balance to heights that may require a ladder or lift; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in confined spaces; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to use close vision and color vision. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Work is typically performed in a factory environment and is usually very loud. In the factory environment, the employee may be exposed to hazardous materials and/or greasy or slippery factory floors.

Benefits

ATS believes in fair and equitable pay. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. We also offer market leading benefit programs including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, PTO, a 401k retirement plans with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Pay Range

$102,970—$131,689.52 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.