Maintenance Technician

Full Time
Calumet City, IL 60409
Posted
Job description

Kay Manufacturing Co. is a precision and production supplier of drive-train components to the automotive industry. We have an immediate openings for off shift Maintenance Technicians (4p-12a and 12a-8a).

General Description

The Maintenance Technician assists production in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical machine related issues. The Maintenance Technician also performs all necessary preventive maintenance on production and building equipment as required.

Functions

  • Troubleshoots the tooling and the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical machine systems to identify, resolve and prevent problems in the processes, machines and tooling
  • Sets up, maintains and troubleshoots the workholding on machines (i.e. lathe chucks, VMC chucks, broach chucks, induction hardening fixtures)
  • Troubleshoots & performs minor programming/reteaching of machine automation (i.e. linear servo slide gantry units, articulating arm robots)
  • Follows up on needs of the production floor with machine down issues and expedites corrective actions through ordering of components or service technicians.
  • Performs all preventive maintenance on production and building equipment to ensure minimal unplanned production downtime
  • Fabrication of support accessories such as tables, stands, guarding, etc. – sometimes without the aid of a formal print

Qualifications

  • Must know how to use basic part and machine measurement equipment such as calipers, micrometers, linear height gages, optical comparators, voltmeters and ohm meters
  • Demonstrated ability to work with hands and work in mechanically oriented situations
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision, given proper instructions
  • Trained and experienced with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems on production grade equipment, i.e. pumps, fans, motors, PLCs, servo drives
  • Experience with Fanuc Robotics, Fanuc processors & controls, Allen-Bradley PLC programming a must.
  • Ability to design and fabricate various support accessories using metal, aluminum, Lexan or plastic materials
  • Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved
  • Flexibility to work any production shift

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 2 year technical degree or diploma from a vocational school preferred
  • 5+ years maintenance mechanic preferred
  • Personal inventory of a full complement of maintenance tools & necessary instruments
  • Minimum age 18 years.
  • Basic computer skills.'

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Work Location:

  • One location

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Programmable logic controllers: 2 years (Required)
  • Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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