Maintenance Tech

Laborup; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Laborup is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Birmingham area fabrication shop. You will own the health and efficiency of our machines, troubleshoot complex systems, and perform preventive maintenance on plasma equipment, brake presses, plate rolls, forklifts, and CNC gear.

The role requires 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to work overtime.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Willingness to overtime and on-call shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Maintain heavy shop equipment including plasma machines, brake presses, plate rolls, forklifts, and CNC machinery.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Proactive Inspections: Regular diagnostics and safety checks to prevent equipment failure.
• Maintenance Operations: Keep accurate records, manage work orders, log tasks, and control spare parts inventory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with production to schedule maintenance without disrupting operations.
• Equipment Commissioning: Assist in setup, installation, and testing of new machinery and facility equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives to optimize equipment performance and reduce costs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Reading blueprints

Tool safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

Job Summary

We're hiring a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our custom fabrication shop, servicing diverse, high-demand industries like recycling, paper mills, and energy plants. You'll own the health and efficiency of our advanced machinery, ensuring smooth operations across our Messer 400amp plasma machines, heavy-duty brake presses, plate rolls, and CNC equipment. Your role involves troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, performing vital preventive maintenance, and driving continuous improvement to minimize downtime. Join a dynamic team where your diagnostic skills and maintenance expertise directly power the production of critical components built from abrasion and impact-resistant materials.

Why Join Us?

• Diverse Projects: Work in a highly capable custom fabrication shop servicing critical industries.
• Advanced Equipment: Maintain a wide variety of heavy machinery, from 900-ton brake presses to CNC lathes and plasma cutters.
• Growth & Development: Access opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement.
• Impactful Role: Play a vital, recognized part in minimizing downtime and driving our shop's continuous improvement.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience
• $28 - #35 / /hr

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Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on heavy shop equipment, including plasma machines, 900-ton and 400-ton brake presses, plate rolls, forklifts, and CNC machinery.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to rapidly restore production.
• Proactive Inspections: Conduct regular diagnostics and safety checks to identify and resolve potential issues before equipment failure.
• Maintenance Operations: Maintain accurate records, manage work orders, log maintenance tasks, and control spare parts inventory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the production team to seamlessly schedule maintenance tasks without disrupting daily operations.
• Equipment Commissioning: Assist in the setup, installation, and testing of new machinery and facility equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in strategic initiatives to optimize equipment performance, improve efficiency, and reduce overall maintenance costs.

• Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on heavy shop equipment, including plasma machines, 900-ton and 400-ton brake presses, plate rolls, forklifts, and CNC machinery.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to rapidly restore production.
• Proactive Inspections: Conduct regular diagnostics and safety checks to identify and resolve potential issues before equipment failure.
• Maintenance Operations: Maintain accurate records, manage work orders, log maintenance tasks, and control spare parts inventory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the production team to seamlessly schedule maintenance tasks without disrupting daily operations.
• Equipment Commissioning: Assist in the setup, installation, and testing of new machinery and facility equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in strategic initiatives to optimize equipment performance, improve efficiency, and reduce overall maintenance costs.

Requirements Qualifications Required

• Experience: 3?5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Systems Knowledge: Strong expertise in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Tooling: Proficiency in safely utilizing hand and power tools.
• Problem Solving: High attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot complex breakdowns independently or as a team.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime and take on-call shifts to respond to equipment emergencies as needed.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Technical or trade school certification.
• Hands-on experience repairing CNC machinery, plasma cutters, and heavy fabrication equipment.