Maintenance Technician

Acument Global Technologies; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Acument Global Technologies in Burban k, CA, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain machinery and production equipment. The role involves observing devices, dismantling components, inspecting parts for wear, and performing preventative maintenance as scheduled.

You will operate lathes and drills, fabricate required parts, and coordinate parts procurement with the maintenance team. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong data collection and analysis skills.
• Creative solutions with attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems effectively.
• Ability to read simple instructions and communicate clearly.
• Ability to calculate figures and understand geometry and volume.
• Experience in a shop/maintenance environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation to locate root causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantles devices to access and replace defective parts.
• Inspects parts for dimensional changes and wear.
• Performs preventative maintenance including lubrication and cleaning.
• Sets up and uses metalworking tools (lathe, drill press, grinder) for parts fabrication.
• Initiates purchase orders for needed parts and equipment.
• Collaborates with Electrical Maintenance Tech on electrical equipment upkeep.
• Maintains work orders and tickets in MaintainX system.

Skills

Data collection & analysis

Creative problem solving

Attention to detail

Clear written & verbal communication

Mathematical reasoning (geometry)

Job description

Position Summary

Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines and equipment by performing various duties as listed below

Position Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate root causes of malfunction or other technical problem

• Dismantles devices to gain access to and removes defective parts for repair or replacement

• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections

• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments

• Repairs ore replaces defective parts as necessary

• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices

• Preventative maintenance: lubricates and cleans parts as necessary and as scheduled

• Fabricates most necessary parts

• Operates machines to test performance during maintenance processes

• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metal working tools to make and repair machine parts as necessary

• Initiates purchase order process for parts and machines

• Works with Electrical Maintenance Tech to maintain electrical equipment

• Works with EHS Manager to address technical related safety issues

• Keeps work order tickets current using the MaintainX system

Qualifications-Education/Experience

Required:

• Collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data

• Generates creative solutions, uses feedback to modify designs, and demonstrates attention to detail.

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions to problems

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, ability to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a machine maintenance technician in a shop environment, preferably within the aerospace industry