Maintenance Technician 1st Shift Madison, MS

Autokiniton US Holdings, Inc.; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Madison, Mississippi is seeking a skilled maintenance technician responsible for ensuring plant equipment runs smoothly. The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Candidates should have an Associates Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. The ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment is essential. A strong focus on safety and documentation is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to manipulate and modify robot programs.
• Experience with mechanical presses up to 3000 tons.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Insure equipment is running and repaired as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Maintain shop machinery and document work.

Skills

Robot programming (Fanuc, ABB, Motoman)

Time management

Problem-solving skills (8D and 5 Whys)

Excellent communication skills

Independence and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Associates Degree in a related technical field

High School diploma or equivalent with manufacturing experience

Job description

This position is responsible for insuring that plant equipment is running and repaired as required for production.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment is safe
• Perform preventive maintenance as required
• Clean and organize area, keep area free of clutter and safety hazards – 6S
• Be capable of troubleshooting and repair of mechanical breakdowns of equipment using PC/PLC ladder logic.
• Be skilled in troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Be capable of welding and steel fabrication
• Assist as required and basic electrical repair as assigned
• Adhere to all safety requirements i.e. lockout procedures, confined space, etc.
• Process hourly/daily paperwork as required
• Trouble shoot and repair all types of control circuits
• Run conduit and pull wire to install or move equipment
• Repair electrical components where applicable
• Remove and install motors
• Maintain in good working order all floor scrubbers and related equipment
• Keep updated documentation as required on all shop machinery
• Any other General Maintenance related activities as required, pertaining to building and facilities
• Carpentry, plumbing and painting
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, product, or equipment.
• The colleague is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The colleague is frequently required to reach with hands and arms in repairing fixing, welding, or conducting inspection.
• The colleague is required to frequently bend, stoop and kneel.
• The colleague must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague regularly works near moving equipment.The noise level in the work environment is very loud.

Required Skills

• Ability to manipulate and modify robot programs. Fanuc, ABB, Motoman
• Experience with mechanical presses up to 3000 tons.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi task and prioritize
• Excellent problem solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced in colleague relations, team skills, and have the ability to interface directly with the customer to resolve issues
• Ability to work independently, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast paced environment

Required Experience

Associates Degree in a related technical field orHigh School diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years manufacturing experience. At least 8000 documented hours working in the trade or certified journeyman’s card