Maintenance Technician

Kymera International; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kymera International in Detroit, MI seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex machinery and facility systems.

Journeyman status preferred; candidates without may apply with appropriate training. Must read blueprints, understand mechanical systems, and use tools like welders, torque wrenches, and lifts; strong problem-solving and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman card preferred; will consider candidates with training, education, and experience to apply for Journeyman card.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Knowledge of tools such as levels, welding machines, and torque wrenches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running at its optimal rate.
• Troubleshoot to determine necessary repairs.
• Proving mechanical support to manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
• Installing, assembling, dismantling machinery, conveyor systems, gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• Correcting machinery and equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Assist with electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• Inspect buildings and other structures to detect malfunctions and repair needs.
• May perform general repairs that don’t require a specialized technician, such as repairing drywall, painting, repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Assist with the upkeep of the facilities.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Compliance and monitoring of occupational safety and environmental regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Physical dexterity

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Welding machines

Torque wrenches

Elevating work platforms

Ladders

Job description

Kymera International - Specialty Materials that Shape the Future

Description

• Conducts routine inspections of machinery and equipment.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) as necessary to keep equipment running at its optimal rate.
• Troubleshoots to determine necessary repairs.
• Proving mechanical support to manufacturing operations to locate and diagnose trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
• Installing, assembling, dismantling machinery, conveyor systems, gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic control systems.
• Correcting machinery and equipment deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems.
• Assist with electrical and plumbing maintenance.
• Inspect buildings and other structures to detect malfunctions and repair needs.
• May perform general repairs that don’t require a specialized technician, such as repairing drywall, painting, repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Assist with the upkeep of the facilities.
• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Compliance and monitoring of occupational safety and environmental regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Journeyman card preferred. Will consider candidates without a journeyman card, but must have training, education, and experience in order to apply for a Journeyman card with the UAW.
• Forklift, Skid Steer, Aerial Work Platform, Overhead and Mobile Crane experience is a plus.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Understand how a machine functions to assemble and disassemble it properly.
• Ability to use instruction books that detail the assembly of the machinery and use tools such as levels, welding machines, and torque wrenches.
• Knowledge of on-the-job safety requirements for Electrical Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, Back and Ergonomics Safety, Fall Protection in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Basic welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Ability to evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to compile information and make decisions
• High level of commitment as well as a responsible, independent, and team-oriented way of working.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Kymera International is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We recruit, hire, develop, and promote employees based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law in the countries where we operate. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities or other protected needs, in accordance with applicable law.