Maintenance Technician

Careers With Westfall Technik; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers With Westfall Technik is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on all shop equipment in a precision machining environment.

The role requires reading schematics, identifying components, and planning maintenance to prevent downtime. Strong mechanical aptitude, basic electrical skills, and safe work habits are essential, with forklift training available on the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical degree or certificate is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting.
• Basic math and computer skills; ability to read measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment.
• Read electronic schematics and identify components for repairs.
• Perform insert changeovers for production as needed.
• Inspect equipment for defects and plan solutions to minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Operate tools safely and communicate effectively with the team.
• Follow all OSHA safety procedures and company policies.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading schematics

Electrical basics

Preventive maintenance

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Technical certificate/degree

Tools

Forklift operation

Measuring gauges

Job description

Payrate 30 35hr Scheduled hours 630am 330pm Monday thru Friday

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting repair preventative maintenance and overhaul work on all shop equipment Position will read and interpret electronic schematics and identify components to manage projects

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be highly mechanically inclined and have a strong ability to use basic hand tools
• Perform insert changeovers for production
• Perform preventive maintenance as per instruction and assigned intervals
• Inspect equipment for defects and plan for solutions to prevent downtime
• General housekeeping around the shop and maintain safe work environment
• Maintain cleanliness safety and functionality of components tools and equipment
• Maintain electronicelectromechanical equipment to ensure it is in optimal running condition
• Work independent with strong technical knowledge leading team for proactive planning and maintenance
• Effective communication skills both verbally and written
• Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
• Other responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalency required
• Technical degree or certificate a plus
• Strong knowledge of plastic processing and troubleshooting
• Basic math skills
• Basic electrical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Read use and interpret measuring devices gauges and inspection tools
• Possess good hand eye coordination with manual dexterity
• Forklift training can be completed on the job

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk sit use hand to finger or feel reach with hands and arms and talk or hear The employee must occasionally lift up to 100lbs when necessary

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually in an indoor concrete floored precision machining shop General noise level can fluctuate from medium to high on a constant basis