MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (ST130_17)

Mersen; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersen is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our machine shop. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines and related equipment to ensure continuous production in a high-tech environment.

You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control-system issues, read schematics, replace components, and collaborate with production staff to minimize downtime while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years maintenance experience in a machine shop.
• Experience with CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, saws, presses.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic control-system problems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and repair to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and scheduled tasks.
• Replace bearings, belts, motors, pumps, sensors, switches, hoses.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, manuals.
• Assist with installations, moves, setup, modifications.
• Perform fabrication or repair work as needed.
• Maintain shop utilities and facility equipment (HVAC, lighting, compressors).
• Coordinate with production to identify recurring issues and improvements.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Respond to emergency maintenance as required.
• Keep inventory of common parts.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

Education

Undergraduate degree or 3-5 years experience

Tools

CNC machinery

Machine tools

Job description

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Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 32 countries with 50 industrial sites and 24 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Maintenance Technician – Machine Shop

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, saws, presses, and other machine-shop equipment.

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic control-system problems.

Diagnose equipment failures and make timely repairs to minimize production downtime.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and maintain accurate maintenance records.

Replace bearings, belts, motors, pumps, sensors, switches, hoses, and other machine components.

Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, manuals, and equipment documentation.

Assist with machine installations, equipment moves, setup, and modifications.

Perform fabrication, machining, or other repair work as needed.

Maintain shop utilities and facility equipment, including compressors, HVAC systems, lighting, and other support systems.

Work closely with production personnel to identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.

Maintain an inventory of commonly used maintenance parts and supplies.

Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance situations as required.

$20 - $26 per hour

Job Qualifications

• Education: Undergraduate : Associate's, Bachelor's, or equivalent extensive experience
• Professional experience required: 3 - 5 years

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.