Preventative Maintenance Technician - First Shift

API Heat Transfer; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

API Heat Transfer in Buffalo, NY is hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician (First Shift) to inspect and maintain a wide range of production and building equipment. The role supports ongoing Lean Cultural Change and offers career development within a multi-site, global operation.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent and manufacturing experience, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work from heights. A comprehensive benefits package and PTO are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some manufacturing experience is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work from heights.
• Must have standard hand tools (wrenches, sockets, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers).

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on building and production machinery and equipment, including compressors, pumps, motors, gear drives, welders, cranes, lathes, grinders, conveyors, and more.
• Performs minor repairs such as replacing bulbs, cleaning filters, adding grease/oil, and repairing electrical cords and air/gas lines.
• Conducts operational checks on equipment (excluding CNC, welders, burn tables, and shot blasters unless knowledge exists).
• Performs snow plowing/removal and salts/de-ices parking lots and sidewalks as needed.
• Supports other Maintenance Department tasks and can cover vacations or absences.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Lifting 50 lbs

Work at heights

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wrenches

Sockets

Pliers

Hammers

Screwdrivers

Job description

Preventative Maintenance Technician - First Shift

API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our Preventative Maintenance position!

At API we take our culture transformation seriously! To help find the best fit for our positions and organization, we ask that you complete our 10 minute Culture Index Survey. Simply follow the link after submitting your application to help us use our interview time to dive deeper into your job behaviors and work history.

What We Offer You:

• Starting wage $28.38/hour, incremental increases move to $30.76 after one year
• Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
• Career development and advancement
• Multi-site, global operations to learn!
• Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
• Full health & welfare benefits, PTO

What Can Our Location Offer You:

• Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls
• In house market style cafeteria with plenty of healthy selections
• Buffalo is known for our wide range of choices for food and beverages from our famous Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck to several micro-breweries and distilleries scattered across the region

Duties:

Performs inspections and Preventative maintenance on Building and Production Machinery and Equipment. This includes but is not limited to Compressors, Pumps, Motors, Gear Drives, Welders Positioners, Power Rolls, Cranes, Hoists, Manual/CNC Lathes, Manual/CNC Drills/Machining Centers, Grinding Machines, Drill Sharpeners, Spray Painting Systems, Shot/Sandblasters, Oil Flush Systems, Oil Test Systems, Tube Cutters, Presses, Lighting Systems, Dust Collectors, Shears, Burning Machines, Saws, Tube Expanders, Conveyor Systems, Fork Trucks, and other Lifting.

Do minor repairs which includes but is not limited to replacing light bulbs, cleaning and replacing filters, adding grease or oil, repairing/replacing electrical cords and air/gas lines.

Performs operational checks of same (with the Exception of CNC Equipment, Welders, Burning Machines and Shot Blaster unless person has working knowledge of specific pieces of equipment).

Make repairs on pneumatic type tools.

Assist other Maintenance Department classifications as needed.

Performs snow plowing/removal with company supplied equipment. Salts or de-ices parking lot and sidewalks on an as required basis.

Can be utilized to perform Facilities Maintenance duties to cover vacation or other necessary absences.

Qualifications:

High School degree or equivalent

Some experience required in a manufacturing setting

Requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs., regularly engage in climbing and working from heights.

Must have necessary standard Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Pliers, Hammers, Screwdrivers, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact API Heat Transfer at [phone] for assistance.

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