Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift - $2.50 shift premium!

Hydraulic Technologies; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydraulic Technologies in Rockford, IL is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to install, repair, and align precision hydraulic systems and related machinery. You will troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, perform PMs, and work with CNC equipment as needed.

The role demands safety discipline, the ability to read schematics, and hands-on fabrication and welding; forklift operation is required. You will support production uptime through proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Trade school or 6 years related experience in electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficient in two of the following: electrical/electronics, mechanical/machine repair, hydraulics & pneumatic troubleshooting, fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, repair, modification and alignment of precision hydraulic systems and related equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on time per standard requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC equipment and production machinery.
• Read wiring diagrams, schematics and machine manuals to diagnose issues.
• Operate and maintain hand/power tools and test instruments safely.
• Ensure safety procedures and lockout/tagout compliance at all times.
• Order spare parts and coordinate with vendors as needed.
• Drive forklifts and move equipment as required to support production.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and upfit changes.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Safety compliance

English communication

Mechanical repair

Planned maintenance

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school or related experience

Two of: electrical/electronics, mechanical repair, hydraulics & pneumatics, fabrication

Tools

Forklift operation

Welding and fabrication

Drill press / metalworking tools

Aerial and scissor lifts

PLC interaction knowledge

Job description

Support shop departments by performing the installation, repair, modifying, adjusting, and aligning precision machines, electronic equipment, hydraulic systems and supporting equipment in order to maintain the most efficient operations of production machinery.

Utilizes proficiency in building and manufacturing trades in the up-keep of the facilities and capital equipment.

Accountable to perform preventative maintenance work on time and in accordance with standard requirements.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Perform job duties safely and in accordance with company EHS policies.
• Perform plumbing, basic carpentry, pipe bending and electrical work
• Move and install production and building equipment.
• Utilize and maintain hand and power tools.
• Detect and correct safety hazards.
• Contact vendors as needed.
• Utilize assembly drawings and machine manuals as needed.
• Use various skillsets to trouble shoot and repair all production equipment.
• Repair mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Perform plumbing, fabrication and electrical work ranging from 0-480VAC.
• Move and install production and building equipment.
• Utilize and maintain hand and power tools.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of CNC equipment
• Detect and correct safety hazards.
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Drive forklifts and company vehicles as needed
• Use PC as needed.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove and replace defective parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments as needed.
• Lubricates and cleans parts as needed.
• Starts and tests devices for operational efficiencies.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Make emergency repairs when necessary to offset excessive down-time and production delays.
• Observe and comply with safety precautions and lockout procedures. Utilizing extreme care on troubleshooting and repairs where high voltage is involved.
• Use appropriate test instruments, gear and equipment to test and insure compatibility and safety of all circuits, in line components, switches, controls, etc., to assure performance, quality and operations.
• Proceed on assignments with minimum supervision and guidance. Repair and alignment of mechanical devices.
• Troubleshoot and repair inoperative, intermittent operating, or malfunctioning equipment and systems.
• Modify existing malfunctioning mechanical and electronic machinery, using innovating techniques to quickly get the equipment up to an acceptable operating level.
• Order spare parts.
• Understand and manipulate equipment without assistance.
• Develop and maintain human relations skills in order to encourage open, cooperative and effective relationships within the team and throughout the organization.
• Lead problem solving and troubleshooting efforts bringing improvement ideas and results.

The above listed responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. People performing this function will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS

• Electrical and Mechanical aptitude and skills are essential.
• Ability to read, write and process all instructions.
• Ability to understand and complete assignments using the basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronics.
• Ability to plan logical sequences, analyze problems and implement diversified repair, modification or maintenance to correct the situation.
• Ability to analyze and think under pressure regarding the manufacturing maintenance or repair requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret basic wiring diagrams and schematics
• Understanding ladder diagrams, PLC and N/C / CNC interaction a plus.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to read, write and process all instructions.
• Ability to understand and complete assignments using the basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and electronics.
• Ability to plan logical sequences, analyze problems and implement diversified repair, modification or maintenance to correct the situation.
• Ability to analyze and think under pressure regarding the manufacturing maintenance or repair requirements
• Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate aerial and scissor lifts is mandatory for this position.
• Ability to weld and fabricate as needed.
• Basic computer skills are essential.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED.
• Trade school or 6 years related experience in the electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficient in any two of the following five fields (1) electrical/electronics (2) mechanical/machine repair (3) hydraulics & pneumatic troubleshooting (4) fabrication (sheet metal, welding).
• COMPETENCIES
• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Communication = Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Continuous Improvement = Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
• Continuous Learning = Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Contributing to Team Success = Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Initiating Action Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Work Standards Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Physical Demands
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Employee must be able to work in various positions necessary for making critical adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• The employee must occasionally lift, push or pull and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Working Conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Disclaimer
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.