Machine Maintenance Tech - AMT

Zenix Aerospace Inc • Arlington, WA

11d • $39 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers level 1 - Journey Lvl. Wage scale provided reflects level 4 - Journey Lvl. Machine Maintenance Technician 4 has the ability to diagnose and repair most all aspects of vertical, horizontal and 5-axis CNC machines, and the ability to help maintain other plant support equipment to keep them at a peak level of performance for production readiness.

Requirements

• In depth understanding of CNC controls such as FANUC, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Mazatrol, etc., including ladder logic.
• Ability to repair automatic tool changers, pallet changers, ball screw & axis support bearing replacement, machine alignment and spindle cartridge replacement.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Able to read Blue-prints, electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams, and understands the application of technical documents such as machine/equipment manuals and safety documentation
• Understanding of 5-axis kinematics
• Ability to perform or learn metrology tasks such as Renishaw ball bar, and laser inspections/adjustments.
• Demonstrates a good attitude toward work and arrives on time for start of shift
• Follows instructions and demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Communicates well verbally and in writing
• Possess good interpersonal, listening, and participation skills including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
• Knowledge of appropriate safety practices and techniques
• Good manual dexterity and ability to use hand and power tools
• Strong skills and aptitude in math
• Ability to competently use and understand testing equipment such as multi-meter
• Ability to obtain a license to operate forklifts, scissor lift or other support equipment as needed.
• High school graduate or GED required
• Ability to use MS Windows-based computer programs and communicate through company email.
• Candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years experience as a Machine Maintenance Technician or OEM Field Service Engineer (FSE)
• Experience with Makino, Starrag, Mazak, Handtmann, Bavius, Okuma, Mori Seiki, Chiron or Modig machines preferred
• A two-year degree, diploma or certificate from an accredited vocational or technical institute, or technical military training, or mechatronic training is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance inspections and tasks
• Check and adjust flatness, level/alignment of machine beds, linear and rotary axis tool and pallet changers
• Perform advanced troubleshooting/diagnostics on equipment mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and CNC control systems
• Determine appropriate corrective action including needed repairs, overhaul, rebuild, including all parts and supplies required
• Perform & observe an operational check to ensure problem has been corrected.
• Demonstrate ability to plan and sequence work including ordering required parts and staging necessary tools and equipment
• Determine and/or develop maintenance procedures when documentation is not available and devise and make tools/equipment to facilitate work
• Maintain accurate and timely records of maintenance work performed in MVP Plant maintenance software
• Perform equipment lockout procedures for all machines and equipment when repairs are being performed
• Able to work in a team environment which includes assisting others in completion of tasks, giving and receiving feedback
• Ability to help train fellow machine maintenance technicians and operators in preventative maintenance tasks.
• Oversee work done by various outside contractors hired to do repairs on machines
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Supplemental Benefits
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Shift Premiums for Weekend Shifts - work 33 hours, paid for 40 (weekend night shift) or work 36 hours, paid for 40 (weekend day shift)
• Shift Differentials - $4.00 per hour (weekday night shift), $2.00 per hour (weekend day shift), $4.00 per hour (weekend night shift)
• 401k
• PTO
• 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED