Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

G.S. Precision, Inc.; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays start day one

Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Safety Shoe Allowance

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

G.S. Precision, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to perform repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on production machinery. The role requires diagnosing root causes and mentoring junior staff, with duties including operating various fabrication machines and following strict safety guidelines.

This is a 2nd shift position (3:30pm–2:00am) at our Brattleboro, VT facility. A High School Diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of mechanical experience is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, plus 3–5 years mechanical experience.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and controls systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and adjustments to ensure proper operation of production machinery.
• Diagnoses problems, determines root cause, and performs repairs; conducts scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Operates drill presses, lathes, milling machines and other fabrication equipment.
• Trains and mentors less experienced maintenance staff.
• Follows safety rules and company guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Analytical problem solving

Strong communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Ability to read schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mazak

HAAS

Robert E Morse

Job description

Description

G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.

Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.

Generate Sustained Profitability

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
• Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability
• 401 (k) Matching Retirement Plan
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses Program
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
• Bereavement Leave

Hours: 2nd shift 3:30pm- 2:00am Monday-Friday

Job Objective:

Performs a variety of mechanical duties to adjust, trouble shoot, repair, maintain, install, and rebuild special purpose industrial machinery and support equipment. Assures the reliability of all production equipment in support of operational business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Performs necessary repairs and adjustments to systems and components to ensure the proper operation of production machinery and equipment.
• Analyzes, diagnoses, and trouble shoots problems, determines the root cause, and makes repairs. Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• Operates drill presses, lathes, milling machines, sheet metal breaks, shears, and other equipment used in fabrication or modification of machine parts and guarding.
• Experience with CNC troubleshooting, mild programming, and schematic navigation. This applies to, but not limited to Mazak, HAAS, Robert E Morse, amongst others.
• Works from mechanical drawings and schematics in accordance with standard practices, reads and interprets hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics and drawings.
• Analyzes and trouble shoots programmable logic controllers, input and output devices using ladder logic interpretation. Works with Engineering to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Trains and mentors less experienced maintenance staff
• Follows all safety rules, practices, and established company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Job Specifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of experience
• Mechanical experience on various systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems.
• Ability to make decisions and plan ahead.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Extensive knowledge of machine electronics.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to problem solve in most situations.
• Service oriented with strong communication skills
• Able to determine, recommend and implement process improvements.
• Cooperative and diplomatic
• Strong attention to detail

We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.

Come join our team!

G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.