Maintenance Technician

Gates Corporation; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Gates in Siloam Springs, AR is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, assemble, test, and maintain complex heavy industrial equipment. You will read schematics, interpret manuals, and work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems to keep production running.

This role offers day and night shifts, competitive hourly pay, benefits from day one, and 401(k) with company matching. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a maintenance background.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2-year technical degree in Maintenance preferred; or 5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in industrial maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and working with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and equipment installation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair industrial equipment, address safety concerns, and ensure the overall upkeep of the facility.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair or replace defective equipment components to minimize downtime.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, motors, control panels, and PLC systems.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, grinders, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems for machine optimization.
• Install new equipment and work proficiently with high-pressure steam, air, water, and gas lines.
• Execute the installation of electrical and electronic controls, components, piping, and tubing with precision.
• Accurately track time and materials, maintain detailed records of completed work, and communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Schematics reading

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree in Maintenance

5 years related maintenance experience

Tools

Lathes & grinders

Welding equipment

Diagnostic tools

Electrical control panels

Piping & tubing installation

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
What To Expect

What To Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs office, you will be a Maintenance Technician.

Our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, assembling, testing, and maintaining complex heavy industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities (To Name A Few)

• Perform preventive maintenance, repair industrial equipment, address safety concerns, and ensure the overall upkeep of the facility.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair or replace defective equipment components to minimize downtime.
• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency
• Install, repair, and maintain electrical wiring, motors, control panels, and PLC systems.
• Operate machine tools such as lathes, grinders, and welding equipment to fabricate or repair components.
• Work with hydraulic and pneumatic systems for machine optimization.
• Install new equipment and work proficiently with high-pressure steam, air, water, and gas lines.
• Execute the installation of electrical and electronic controls, components, piping, and tubing with precision.
• Accurately track time and materials, maintain detailed records of completed work, and communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless operations.

About You

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2- technical degree in Maintenance background preferred; or 5 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience, with a strong background in industrial maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in reading schematics and working with hydraulics, pneumatics, fabrication, and equipment installation.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

Pay And Benefits

• Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options
  • Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible for 11 paid holidays
• Eligible for 8 sick days.
• 401(k): with up to 6% company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com

Expected Salary for this role

$26.27 -$ 33.13/hourly - DOE

• Shift Differential of $.75/Nights

Shifts Available

• Days & Nights

• 6:00pm to 6:00am- Nights

Our Maintenance Techs Run A Rolling Schedule Of

• Two on, Two off, Three on, Two off, Two on, Three off.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.