Maintenance Technician

Sandvik; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik in Nashville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help keep CNC machinery and production equipment running by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting faults, and executing repairs per diagrams and manuals. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills with experience in CNC repair or robotics.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in a machine shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years equipment maintenance in a machine shop.
• Experience with CNC repair and robotics.
• Certification from a qualified training institution ideal but not required.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and computerized maintenance management system.

Responsibilities

• Receive work orders, identify faulty equipment and acquire parts to complete repairs.
• Troubleshoot, repair, install and maintain production equipment from basic hydraulic equipment to complex CNC machinery, performing both electrical and mechanical work.
• Complete projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades, calibrations and retrofits.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, level, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.
• Review production specifications, identify and report capacity restraints.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintain and acquire new technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

MS Office

CNC repair

Hydraulic repairs

Read diagrams

Education

Highschool diploma or GED

2+ years equipment maintenance

CNC repair/robotics experience

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: None

Job Summary:

Responsible for ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements on CNC machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations and manuals, manufacturer’sinstructionsand engineering specifications.Troubleshooting malfunctions andrepairwhere necessary.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Receive work orders,identifyfaultyequipmentandacquireparts and equipment to complete repairs.

• Troubleshoot, repair, install andmaintainproduction equipment from basic hydraulic equipment to complex CNC machinery, performing both electrical and mechanical work,

• Complete projects such as mechanical and electrical hardware and software upgrades,calibrationsand retrofits.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, level, plumb bobs, and straight edges.

• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop tools and equipment.

• Review production specifications,identifyand report capacity restraints.

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment bycomplying withprocedures, rules, and regulations.

• Locates sources of problems byobservingmechanical devices operation; listeningforproblems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

• Maintain andacquirenew technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technicalpublicationsandestablishingpersonal networks.

• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Highschool diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or 6monthsindustry related experience and/or training.

• Certification from a qualified training institution in the field of machine maintenance is ideal but notrequired.

• 2+ years of equipment maintenance in a machine shop environment isrequired.

• Experience with CNC repair and/or robotics isrequired.

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office knowledge and/or Computerized Maintenance Management System is desired.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical andproblem solvingability.

• Ability to perform maintenance functions such as replacing spindles, ball screws, bearings,slidesand other components of machine tools.

• Ability to coordinateand prioritizedaily workload based on capacity and customer demands.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Excellent communication, projectmanagementand organizational skills.

• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems.

• Demonstrated ability to perform electrical,mechanicaland hydraulic repairs used in electrical and mechanical maintenance technician work assignments.

• High ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and perform repairs.

• Ability to follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals,manufacturer’sinstructionsand engineering specifications.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing with some lifting, bending, and twisting.

• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds.

• Ability to stoop,bendor kneel whenrequired.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discriminationon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.