Maintenance Technician Assistant

Summit Employment Professionals; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Employment Professionals is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician for a large metal manufacturer in Wichita, KS. The role provides hands-on maintenance support for production equipment during downtimes and scheduled preventive maintenance.

You will collaborate with operations, technical staff, and area supervisors to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, and a valid

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Associates degree or certification preferred.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, HVAC, plant equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, drives, servos, motors, and control panels.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and work orders.
• Able to work essential job functions outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment; administer preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Inspect equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Assist in installation of new equipment and participate in equipment training.
• Read manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Use hand and power tools, meters, and equipment.
• Coordinate with building contractors for general maintenance.
• Follow safety regulations and keep work areas clean.
• Be available for on-call and off-shift hours.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Driver's license

Fabrication skills

Electrical circuits

Troubleshooting 480V

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree or Certification in Industrial Manufacturing/Maintenance/Electronics

Job description

Overview

Large metal manufacturer is looking for an Equipment Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician provides direct maintenance support for production equipment during unscheduled downtimes and scheduled preventative maintenance. The technician works closely with the operations team, technical personnel, and area supervisors to meet or exceed goals for safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Follows all safety regulations and basic rules and regulations per company policy
• Maintains and repairs production equipment; administers preventative maintenance programs and procedures
• Inspects equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Supports the installation of new equipment and participates in equipment training
• Competently uses maintenance technician skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Conducts general building maintenance and coordinates activities with building contractors
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas
• Able to perform essential job functions outside of normal working hours as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• A minimum of 2 years prior manufacturing maintenance experience
• Associates degree or Certification within Industrial Manufacturing, Maintenance or Electronics is preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems such as pneumatics, hydraulics, plant equipment, air compressors, HVAC, etc.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems such as PLCs, drives, servos, motors, plant electrical, control panels
• Basic fabrication skills
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and operating principles of motors
• Troubleshoot electrical equipment up to 480V

Shift

1st Shift (Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm) with some “on-call” and off-shift hours (1 opening)