Machine Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Hitachi•Michigan City, IN

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting CNC machine shop equipment and implementation of new CNC equipment and technology.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform independent complex machine tool rebuilding.
Ability to rebuild, retrofit and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Experience with fabrication using a welder, torch, plasma cutter and sheet metal brake.
Experience with sourcing replacement parts.

Responsibilities

Maintaining and troubleshooting CNC machine shop equipment.
Implementation of new CNC equipment and technology.
Troubleshooting (including identifying machine control repair and modification) and utilizing relentless root cause analysis skills, with ability to provide mistake-proofed solutions.
Performing independent complex machine tool rebuilding (highly preferred).
Rebuilding, retrofitting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems (highly preferred).
Complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies.
Complying with safety rules and requirements.
Actively supporting the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.
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.
Bending/stooping, squatting/crouching, kneeling and twisting.
Understanding and complying with Sullair Safety Standards.
Participating in EHS quarterly audits, if required.
Wearing the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the work area.
Attending scheduled toolbox and safety meetings.
Immediately reporting injuries or unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Working flexible shifts and overtime.