Maintenance Technician

Cox Machine, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Machine, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform facility maintenance on CNC machines and keep work areas clean and orderly.

The role emphasizes following instructions, working with coworkers and contractors, and ensuring safe operations. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining and repairing equipment, performing preventative maintenance on pumps, motors and electrical systems, reading blueprints and manuals, completing work orders, and documenting

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of general maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining CNC machines and facility equipment.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machines and equipment in the plant.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using blueprints and manuals.
• Complete work orders and document maintenance activities.
• Ensure a safe work environment by following policies and wearing safety gear.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand and power tools.
• Inspect drives, belts, motors, and related components.
• Dismantle devices to access parts and reassemble.
• Record costs and maintenance details.

Job description

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs facility maintenance requirements on CNC machines. Keep facility areas clean and in an orderly condition. Work successfully with co-workers, customers, contractors, and others. Understand and follow instructions, both verbal and written. Understand instructions for tasks using basic maintenance and communication skills.

Job Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of general maintenance experience is required to work in this position

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machines and equipment in the plant and related facilities
• Perform a variety of preventative maintenance on parts, pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and related plant and facility equipment
• Perform a variety of maintenance requiring knowledge of plumbing, pipe fitting, carpentry, electrical, electronics, welding and other skilled trades as appropriate or applicable
• Complete work orders and paperwork regarding daily maintenance and repair duties
• Ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment and efficient operations; may require wearing appropriate safety equipment and gear
• Follow all safety regulations for the individual and other employees, including keeping the work area clean and in orderly condition, as well as wearing all appropriate safety attire for the job that is being performed
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
• Identify and perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
• Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
• Record maintenance and repair work performed, and the costs of the work
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Perform all types of electrical equipment and machine circuits and systems, including but not limited to raceways, lighting, associated lighting controls, power transformers, distribution centers, motor control centers, breaker panels, various machine tools, cafeteria equipment, grinders, motors, pumps, heaters, hoists, single-stage reversing controlled motors, data and voice communications, fiber optic/copper cabling, electrical systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), pendant and radio frequency controlled cranes, parts markers, production manufacturing processes, controllers, programmable controllers, lighting controls, thermal process equipment, networked computer systems, computer, numerical and/or electronic controlled machines and associated PLCs, robotics, lasers (measurement, projection, and production), part marking machines, welders, master paging systems, phone systems, master time clock systems, FCC radios, pagers, RFID devices, data & video communication systems, power conditioning and backup systems including those that are in support of server rooms, all other types of electrical/electronic equipment and machines, and associated software and components of the above typical company assets
• Perform software backups of all applicable assets
• Use and update blueprints, schematics, software, and wiring diagrams to determine compliance with wiring specifications and location for all electrical and electronic installations subject to applicable specifications, codes, and ordinances, to accomplish work assignments
• Devise and fabricate any necessary testing aids and equipment, use applicable machinery, production aids, tools, instruments, test equipment, predictive technologies and shop theory to accomplish work assignments
• Produce an acceptable amount of work; complete projects in a timely manner
• Ensure required training classes are completed by the scheduled time
• Follow all guidelines, policies and procedures as related to safety

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, place, carry and push objects up to 50lbs or more
• Able to climb a ladder
• Ability to operate hand tools and power tools
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, crawl or stoop for long periods of time
• Must be able to work in an uncontrolled environment, in outdoor elements

Competencies

• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal/ written communication and customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail