Equipment Maintenance Technician

CHATSWORTH PRODUCTS INC • Simi Valley, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Focuses on the high-precision machinery used to cut, bend, and join metal. This role requires deep knowledge of industrial equipment such as CNC press brakes and laser cutters. The technician in this sector's scope of responsibilities will be general facility equipment upkeep and specialized machine maintenance and repair.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience specifically in a metalworking or industrial setting
• Significant industrial experience
• Specific technical credentials
• Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators)
• Power tools
• Metalworking tools (drill press, grinder)
• Basic understanding of PLCs for troubleshooting controller parameters
• Advanced knowledge of fluid mechanics, including both hydraulics and pneumatics
• Proficiency in reading complicated schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings
• Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA safety standards

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that fabrication equipment, such as hydraulic shears and rollers, produces parts to exact blueprint specifications.
• Executing scheduled cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of belts, gears, and motors to prevent unplanned downtime in high-volume production, creating, or modifying parts and structures using welding equipment (MIG/TIG), drills, and shears.
• Troubleshooting complex electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems within manufacturing units to identify and fix failures quickly, Using diagnostic tools like multimeters and calipers to perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Utilizing shop tools like drill presses and grinders to manufacture or rework replacement parts for machines.
• Maintaining and sharpening specialized tools, including blades for shears and dies for presses, to ensure clean cuts and proper forming.

Benefits

• Annual profit sharing
• Vested ownership shares
• Standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they’re valued, respected, and trusted to help guide the company’s future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees