Project Maintenance Tech

TANGENT Technologies, LLC.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TANGENT Technologies, LLC. is looking for a Project Maintenance Mechanic based in Aurora, IL. The role involves installation and maintenance of machinery, requiring strong troubleshooting skills and a solid work history.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in machine maintenance, welder experience is a must, and forklift operation skills are highly valuable. A focus on safety and communication is essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Solid work history with good attendance record is necessary.
• Experience in STIG, MIG, TIG welding and forklift operation required.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on production lines.
• Install components like motors and sensors as necessary.
• Evaluate systems to determine maintenance needs.

Skills

Machine operation and troubleshooting

Welding (STIG, MIG, TIG)

Verbal and written communication

Forklift operation

Education

3+ years in machine maintenance

Tools

Precision measuring devices

Job description

Description

As a Project Maintenance Mechanic for Tangent, you will be a key part of our engineering project team tasked with the installation and improvement of new and existing machines throughout our Aurora, IL locations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, preventive, and ongoing maintenance for new and existing production lines, including electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Install components such as motors and motor drives, pumps, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, and make adjustments while keeping in mind quality, tolerances, and order of operations.
• Work from schedules, work orders, manuals, blueprints, charts, and instructions.
• Use precision measuring devices (multimeters, calipers, etc.).
• Maintain, repair, and install a wide variety of machine parts, components, and equipment utilized in production.
• Evaluate systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
• Operate and maintain STIG, MIG, and TIG welding equipment for aluminum and other materials.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift as needed for maintenance and project tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required skills/abilities

• Must have experience and knowledge of machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of a safe work environment and have a proven ability to work safely.
• Must have a solid work history showing the ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with STIG, MIG, TIG, and aluminum welding required.
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift required.
• Plastic extrusion experience is a plus.

Education and experience

• At least 3 years of experience in machine maintenance positions.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to traverse property and facility to diagnose building issues and plan repairs or maintenance.
• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.