Maintenance Technician I

O'Neal Manufacturing Services; Burlington (KY); On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neal Manufacturing Services in the United Kingdom seeks a Maintenance Technician I to repair and maintain plant machinery and assist with machine installations. You will troubleshoot systems, use test equipment, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, plus capability with meters, scopes, and welding. On-site work with safety focus and team collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge and mechanical aptitude.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent in welding and oxyacetylene torch work.
• Safe and proficient use of shop tools (hand and power).
• Physically capable of working from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Able to safely operate a forklift and high lift.
• Experience programming Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and troubleshooting PLC systems.
• Testing electrical systems and continuity with meters and scopes to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety and company safety programs.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment in an industrial environment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems and components with test equipment.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and other components.
• Balance and align equipment as required.
• Perform rigging and safety-related functions.
• Fabricate mechanical parts from metals as needed.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

VFD programming

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Forklift operation

Laser alignment

Vibration monitoring

Pipefitting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC

VFD

Oscilloscope

Ohmmeter

Voltmeter

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician I will repair and maintain the machinery and mechanical equipment in the plant. This includes equipment, machinery, fixtures, and power and hand tools. The Maintenance Technician I will also assist in the installation of machines and troubleshoot or diagnose system malfunctions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery/mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools.
• Responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Calculate, lay-out/draw, balance and align equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions.
• Utilize or fabricate all types of mechanical parts (fitting, valves, etc.) needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members and other metals.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, press brakes, lifting devices and sawing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Laser alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Safely utilize a forklift and high lift.
• Competent with programming of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding certification required.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)