System Build Technician

Contour Hardening; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Contour Hardening in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a System Build Maintenance Technician responsible for focusing on customer system builds and machinery improvements. The role includes tasks such as building components for induction hardening machines and ensuring equipment is operational.

The ideal candidate should have experience in electrical or mechanical systems, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery. Strong problem solving, teamwork, and basic tool operation are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and manipulate 40+ lbs.
• Prior paid industrial electrical experience or experience in a machine shop or automotive manufacturing is helpful.
• Capacity to self-manage own abilities and ask for assistance when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate components essential to the operation of induction hardening machines.
• Troubleshoot, repair, assemble, and disassemble mechanical and electrical components.
• Repair and service material-handling including robots and electrical aspects.

Skills

Ability to identify and distinguish different colors of electrical wires

Ability to read and follow instruction

Strong knowledge of engineering concepts

Ability to operate basic hand and power tools

2D/3D CAD Skills (Preferred but not required)

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS software

Hands and power tools

Job description

System Build Maintenance Technician

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or meaningfully appropriate paid experience

Experience

Prior paid industrial electrical experience or experience in a machine shop or automotive manufacturing environment with previous machine design experience is helpful.

Shift/Pay Rate

Monday-Friday
7:00AM-3:30PM
$25-$28/Hour

Job Summary

A System Build Technician at Contour Hardening, Inc. has primary responsibility in focusing on customer system builds, in-house machinery improvements and automation projects. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the company’s facility, heat treating machines and equipment in good working order and quickly fixing problems to meet production needs.

Essential Duties

• Build and integrate components that are essential to the operation of induction hardening machines, such as part fixtures, holding/mounting assemblies, mechanical frames and assemblies, pumps, machine/field wiring, pneumatics, lubrication, servo drives, spindle drives, power supplies, HMI interface software and programmable logic.
• Record and maintain design and build decisions related to criteria/information on system projects.
• Input relevant data to complete and create computer-generated work orders for system builds using the company designated maintenance software.
• Work with engineers and technicians to improve designs and processes.
• Troubleshoot, repair, assemble, and disassemble mechanical and electrical components related to industrial machines with associated mechanical and electrical considerations.
• Complete repairs on induction hardening machines and support equipment with maintenance and production support personnel as necessary to meet production.
• Repair and service material-handling (including robots) and electrical aspects of induction hardening machines.
• Support Engineering Manager on in-house equipment as needed.
• Provide training and guidance when required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to identify and distinguish different colors of electrical wires.
• Ability to read and follow instruction.
• Ability to communicate with team members and leadership staff.
• Ability to take direction from Lead System Build Technician.
• Ability to read, work from, and markup mechanical and electrical prints and drawings.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools (i.e., drills, saws, wrenches, pipe threading and crimping machinery, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to lift and manipulate 40+ lbs.
• Capacity to self-manage own abilities and ask for assistance when necessary.
• Capability of being certified to drive fork trucks.
• Ability to use computers and smart devices to input data into CMMS software.
• Bigger picture outlook to make improvements over the long term.
• Competence in problem solving, team building, planning, and decision making.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with staff members.
• Willingness to be cross trained in other areas and to acquire additional skills as needed.
• 2D/3D CAD Skills (Preferred but not required).