Maintenance Technician

NTN Bearing Corporation

Frankfort (IN)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Frankfort, Indiana, is seeking a Technician to focus on repair and maintenance of various equipment and production automation. Responsibilities include troubleshooting CNC equipment and facility systems, fabricating mechanical components, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, accompanied by strong mechanical and electrical skills.

Qualifications

Basic Microsoft Office skills required.
Strong electrical background preferred including PLCs and sensors.
Ability to operate forklifts and other motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform troubleshooting and repair of CNC and automation equipment.
Diagnose and repair facility systems like HVAC and electrical.
Fabricate mechanical components to improve production.

Skills

Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

Strong electrical and electronics background

Mathematical skills

Self-starter and self-motivated

Measurement skills

Basic Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree in a technical field preferred

Tools

CNC equipment

PLC

3-phase power equipment

Job description

Overview

This position is a hands-on job focusing on repair and maintenance of varying types of equipment, production automation, and facilities support equipment. As a Technician you will perform troubleshooting and repair on a variety of machines and building systems. Other tasks include fabrication and assembly of mechanical components to repair, modify, or improve production processes and increase machine up-time. At times you will work closely with the Engineering Department to implement improvement projects and train on in-depth repairs / overhauls. You will be responsible for following all OSHA and EPA regulations in the performance of daily tasks and to inform management of any potential safety hazards or violations.

Responsibilities

Perform troubleshooting and repair of CNC equipment, production automation systems, and facilities support equipment, including sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, CNC controls, and more.
Diagnose and repair various building systems such as 3-phase electrical, air compressors, pumps, cooling towers, HVAC, and industrial lighting.
Fabricate and assemble mechanical components to repair, modify, or improve production equipment and processes.
Modify and improve production processes to increase machine uptime and overall efficiency.
Work closely with the Engineering Department to implement improvement projects, upgrades, and process enhancements.
Assist with training on complex repairs and overhauls, supporting skill development within the team.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations during all repair and maintenance activities.
Identify, report, and address potential safety hazards or violations, ensuring a safe work environment.
Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, maintenance schedules, and parts inventory.
Contribute to the implementation of preventive maintenance programs to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.
Support ongoing efforts for continuous improvement to optimize machine performance and production processes.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree in a technical field preferred.
Skills & Abilities: Basic Microsoft Office.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Driver’s License.
Other Requirements:
Measurement skills; safety, quality, and efficiency standards adherence.
Self-starter and self-motivated with ability to perform at a high level.
Willingness to train newly hired employees on technical aspects when needed.
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills (pneumatics, hydraulics, linear motion).
Strong electrical and electronics background preferred (PLC, servo amplifiers, frequency drives, sensors, HMI, 3-phase power).
Excellent mathematical skills.
Ability to operate boom lifts, forklifts, hand trucks, and other motorized equipment as needed.
Ability to thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced, target-driven manufacturing environment.
Experience in welding, manual lathe, and milling machine is a plus.
Experience/knowledge using LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out).
Willingness to work outside of schedule, including weekends and holidays as required.

Physical Demands

Physical requirements include standing, walking, sitting, handling/fingering, reaching, climbing, crawling, squatting or kneeling, bending, and lifting various weights, with PPE required on the production floor. See the job description for details on frequency and weight handling.

Work Environment

We operate a 24/7 auto parts manufacturing facility specializing in CNC machining, delivering precision-engineered components to meet the demands of the automotive industry.

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