Preventative Maintenance Technician - Second Shift

API Heat Transfer; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 37,594 - 40,749; Full time

Job summary

API Heat Transfer in Buffalo, NY is seeking a hands-on Preventative Maintenance technician to join our transformation-driven Operations Team. You will inspect and maintain a wide range of building and production equipment, fix issues promptly, and help ensure safe, reliable plant performance.

Starting wage is 27.29 per hour with increases to 29.58 after one year, plus a 1.50 shift differential; we offer full health & welfare benefits and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Some experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work from heights.
• Must have necessary standard tools (wrenches, sockets, pliers, hammers, screwdrivers).

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on building and production machinery and equipment.
• Do minor repairs including replacing bulbs, cleaning/replacing filters, adding grease or oil.
• Performs operational checks of systems (excluding CNC equipment and certain machinery as noted).
• Makes repairs on pneumatic type tools.
• Assists other Maintenance Department classifications as needed.
• Performs snow plowing/removal with company equipment; salts/de-ices parking lots as required.
• May cover Facilities Maintenance duties during absences.

Skills

Physical ability

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

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.

https://go.cultureindex.com/s/7Y0awCvsZZ

What We Offer You

• Starting wage $27.29/hour, incremental increases move to $29.58 after one year, plus shift differential of $1.50
• 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.