Machine Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift
On-siteMichigan City, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Troubleshoot, rebuild, and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems using root cause analysis and precision measurement tools. Perform complex machine tool rebuilding, retrofitting, and modification while sourcing replacement parts and reading technical blueprints and PLC schematics. Execute daily maintenance on compressed air solutions for manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor sectors, adhering to Sullair safety standards and participating in EHS audits. Requires 3+ years of mechanical experience, refrigerant reclaim certification, and ability to work flexible shifts with overtime.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years prior experience as a mechanic, repair technician, or machine tool mechanic with an understanding of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and/or refrigeration systems
- 1+ year proven experience effectively troubleshooting (including identifying machine control repair and modification) and utilizing relentless root cause analysis skills, with ability to provide mistake-proofed solutions
- High school education or equivalent
- Basic reading skills necessary to perform the functions of the job
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working on electrical components, tooling, and mechanical repair
- Ability to rebuild, retrofit and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Basic computer skills required (i.e., spreadsheets, data entry, email)
- 1+ year experience using precision measurement devices required (i.e., pressure gauges, meters, etc.)
- 1+ year experience working knowledge of machine shop equipment required (i.e., grinders, CNC, lathes, milling)
- 1+ year experience understanding technical blueprints, electrical schematics, and PLC ladder logic required
- Prior demonstrated experience with troubleshooting equipment effectively required
- Working knowledge of electronics and refrigeration
- Experience exhibiting customer-focused behavior through effective communication with internal customers, peers and leadership team required
- Lifting up to 35 lbs
- Lifting over 35 lbs requires a lifting device, crane, or assistance from another associate
- Standing and walking minimum of 8 hours
- Must be able to bend/stoop, squat/crouch, kneel and twist
- Must understand and comply with Sullair Safety Standards
- Participate in EHS quarterly audits, if required
- Required to wear the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the work area
- Required to attend scheduled toolbox and safety meetings
- Must immediately report injuries or unsafe conditions to the supervisor
- Ability to work flexible shifts and overtime
- Assertive
- Critical Thinking
- Process Driven
- Good Communication Skills
- Team Oriented
- Must comply with Sullair's Code of Ethics and related policies
- Must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to perform independent complex machine tool rebuilding highly preferred
- Refrigerant reclaim certification highly preferred
- Experience with fabrication using a welder, torch, plasma cutter and sheet metal brake a plus
- Experience with sourcing replacement parts a plus
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