Mechanical Technician

Sofidel S.p.A.; Gila Bend (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Professional training and development

Retention bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Sofidel S.p.A. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support plant operations in Arizona. You will maintain machinery, perform repairs from sketches, and ensure safety while minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities include entering work orders, monitoring parts, prioritizing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with vendors to improve output and product quality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or high school diploma with 5 years of related experience preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, documentation and computer skills required.
• Strong electrical, mechanical and troubleshooting experience required.
• Experience in welding and machining preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter work orders and monitor parts in stock.
• Perform upkeep and repairs on mechanical structures from sketches and drawings.
• Prioritize preventative maintenance and test equipment operating condition.
• Evaluate engineering equipment procedures for relevance and efficiency.
• Identify root causes and implement improvements with the team.
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to improve output while ensuring safety.
• Assist operations to meet schedules and quality requirements; report needs.
• Maintain clean, safe work area following safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Welding

Machining

Documentation

Computer skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Associate’s or high school plus 5 yrs experience

Job description

Position Overview

This individual will contribute their professional and technical knowledge in order to increase the effectiveness of our operating systems, enhance the quality of our products, and identify more cost-effective ways to achieve these objectives while lowering expenses. This individual will perform maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment, avoid mechanical failure, and modify, replace, and repair parts and components as needed to keep the plant running safely and effectively.

Job Responsibilities

• Enter work orders into the appropriate computer systems, monitor required work, and keep track of parts in stock.
• Carry out expert upkeep and repairs on a variety of mechanical and physical structures, working from sketches, blueprints, and drawings.
• Determine the priority for the planned equipment shutdown by performing preventative routine maintenance, executing diagnostics, replacing parts, and testing equipment operations.
• Examine procedures for their relevance and evaluate the suitability of engineering equipment.
• Examine mechanical equipment to identify potential problems and participate in process improvement efforts to identify inefficiencies and design flaws.
• Collaborate with other team members as necessary to resolve problems and determine the root cause. Recommend improvements and make mechanical adjustments.
• Manage and collaborate with vendors and contractors to monitor and enhance output in order to advance our technology and provide better products and services while maintaining plant safety.
• Perform or assist with operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Inform management of any unusual equipment or operational issues as well as the requirement for additional materials and supplies.
• Keep the work area clean and organized while following safety protocols and equipment operating instructions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• An Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school; or high school diploma or equivalent, and minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, documentation, and computer skills required.
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting experience is required.
• Experience in welding and machining is preferred.

Company Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Professional and safe work environment
• Employee referral bonus
• Retention Bonus
• 401(k) Match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Professional training and development
• Paid vacation