Industrial Maintenance Specialist

Advanced Technology Services•Pontiac, IL

9d•$93,609 - $119,718

About The Position

ATS is an industrial maintenance company founded in 1985, with a presence in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The Industrial Maintenance Specialist performs expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance, equipment improvements, and complex troubleshooting based on the employee’s specialty. The role supports production lines, maintains technical knowledge of multiple systems, and researches maintenance procedures and innovations. The specialist uses predictive technologies to assess equipment condition and support troubleshooting and proactive maintenance, and participates in continuous improvement activities. The role also involves sourcing parts and repair items, operating machining equipment or performing welding as needed, updating CMMS records, contributing to cost analyses and sales quotations, and training or coaching other technicians. The employee follows applicable safety policies and identifies unsafe behaviors and conditions. Work is typically performed in a factory environment that is usually very loud and may include hazardous materials, greasy or slippery floors, outdoor weather exposure, and risk of electrical shock. Travel may be required.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Associate degree with a technical focus and 7 years of related experience in the specific industry, or 10 years of experience in the specific industry.
Proficiency in predictive technologies, including vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations, precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.
Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems, with the ability to analyze problems, synthesize alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
Ability to use hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
Ability to travel if required.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma experience.

Responsibilities

Perform expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance and design improvements to mechanical and electrical equipment or complex systems, as required by the employee’s specialty.
Troubleshoot equipment and provide technical support on production lines.
Maintain in-depth technical knowledge of relevant systems and conduct research and procedures as required.
Program, troubleshoot, and analyze complex control systems to resolve software, hardware, and configuration problems.
Use predictive equipment and interpret results for analysis, equipment condition assessment, troubleshooting, and proactive maintenance, including infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, power quality analysis, laser interferometry, ball bar, and vibration analysis.
Lead, drive, and participate in continuous improvement activities using CI tools and methodology.
Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items; suggest alternatives and engineered solutions to improve reliability.
Independently perform maintenance according to industry standards.
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Set up and operate machining equipment, including lathes, drill presses, and grinders, and perform welding tasks when required.
Study technical and systems methods, tools, and innovations that could improve maintenance practices at ATS sites, and update documentation.
Prepare input for cost analyses for new equipment, repair or rebuild proposals, cost savings, and innovations.
Update records, review CMMS history, and analyze data.
Provide technical content for sales quotations and perform time-and-material duties as required.
Train and coach less proficient technicians and assume project manager responsibilities when assigned.
Complete and conduct on-the-job training and technical self-study programs for career development.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.