Skilled Trade Maintenance Technician

Thai Summit America Corporation; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation in Bardstown, KY is seeking a Skilled Trade Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production equipment and minimize downtime.

The role requires 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, with strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, robotics and PLCs. This on‑site position offers hands‑on work and chances to support new equipment installations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs of machines during production.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Work on installing and modifying new machinery.
• Support production with quality parts and service.
• Collaborate with production engineering and QA teams.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Robotics

PLC

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Experience you use to get ahead

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Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

Our Mission

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Bardstown, Kentucky and we're seeking qualification candidates who have manufacturing experience to be part of our team.

At Will Employer. EEOC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position: Skilled Trade Maintenance Technician

Location: Bardstown, KY

Job Id:129

# of Openings:3

Primary Job Function

Maintain Machine/Equipment in top working conditions to minimize and eliminate down time. Perform emergency repair of machine/equipment during production. Perform installation, removal or modification of production machine/equipment. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Perform emergency repairs of machine and equipment during production.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machine/equipment.
• Perform work on new machine/equipment.
• Provide support in supplying quality parts for customers.
  • Work on problem solving teams
  • Work with Production Engineering.
  • Work with Quality Assurance
  • Work with Production.
• Required paper work to be filled out and submitted in a timely manner.
• Training on new types of equipment used for production and maintaining equipment.
• Training of production, maintenance and engineering associates on equipment.
• Training and mentoring of Maintenance Trainees on maintenance department and processes.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 - 5 years' manufacturing experience with full range of operations, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and machine maintenance.
• Knowledge skills and abilities in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical principle, systems, troubleshooting and repair: robotics, PLC and assisted automation, mechanical handling systems, maintenance and repair.

Internal Training Requirements

• Benefits orientation
• Safety orientation
• ERP system

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Able to tolerate standing for 8 hours or more.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting and reaching throughout the work day.
• Hand and eye coordination.

Travel Requirements

• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Travel within the US up to 5%.

Risks Associated with Job Function/Working Conditions

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