Predictive Maintenance Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Mobile phone

Service vehicle

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Columbus, OH is hiring for a technician focused on vibration analysis and equipment testing. You will collect and analyze data on motors, pumps, and gearboxes to help identify faults.

The role requires at least two years in an industrial or service setting, strong writing and communication, and a willingness to train the right candidate. Travel and PPE responsibilities are part of the job.

Qualifications

• At least two years in industrial or service field with safety emphasis.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to train motivated candidate.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze vibration data on motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes.
• Understand spectral and time-waveform components to identify faults.
• Perform bump tests to determine natural frequencies.
• Cross-phase analysis to differentiate faults.
• Conduct infrared thermography surveys on electrical systems.
• Schedule service calls and maintain customer calendar.
• Safeguard and maintain all company equipment.

Skills

Vibration data analysis

Technical writing

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Maintenance knowledge

Spectral analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Emerson CSI 2130/2140

MS Office

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Requirements: The candidate will have at least two years of industrial or service experience, ideally in a maintenance-related field, with an emphasis on safety. The candidate must also be able to communicate effectively and professionally via email and technical reports using proper grammar, spelling, and syntax. High school diploma or equivalent is also required. We are willing to train a motivated candidate with the right attitude and aptitude. A personable demeanor is required.

Desired Attributes

Desired Attributes: An understanding of motors, pumps, fans, and bearings is desirable (general mechanical aptitude). At least 2-4 years of vibration testing and analysis is desired with ISO certification and Emerson/CSI test equipment (2130/2140) experience a plus.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Duties

• Primary: Collect & analyze vibration data on a variety of industrial equipment (motors, fans, pumps, gearboxes, etc.)
  • Understand spectral and time-waveform components for identifying faults
  • Perform bump tests to determine natural frequencies
  • Perform cross-phase analysis to determine comparative motion and differentiate similar faults
• Perform infrared thermography surveys on low and medium voltage electrical systems. OJT is available.
• Collect oil samples on a variety of industrial equipment (hydraulic systems, bearing housings, gearboxes, etc.)
• Collect deenergized electrical test data on low and medium voltage motor starter circuits (resistance to ground, resistance phase to phase, inductance phase to phase, capacitance to ground). OJT is available.
• Perform analysis and technical reporting on the above, meeting time requirements imposed both internally and by the customer.
• Schedule service calls with customers and maintain a calendar.
• Safeguard and maintain all company equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to climb permanent ladders (up to 40 vertical feet), crawl, stretch, kneel, stand and walk for extended periods, at least 8 hours.
• Be able to walk up/down stairs equivalent to 50-100 vertical feet.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work wearing a dust mask or respirator.
• Work for 1-2 hours while wearing acid PPE, including raincoats or plastic suits with face shields.
• Be able to travel by airplane and/or drive to customer job sites (some drives between 4-8 hours depending on candidate & customer proximity).
• Be able to spend multiple nights out of town (overnight travel typically 35-45% after initial training period of 6 months, up to 75% during training period).
• Be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions (>90F, <25F, dusty, noisy).

Administrative Requirements

• Basic computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, Adobe Acrobat).
• Good to excellent writing skills, grammar.
• Planning and scheduling time, including meeting deadlines.
• Submitting expense reports and timesheets.

Benefits

Typical and competitive. Also includes company laptop, mobile phone, credit card, and service vehicle.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!