Machine Maintenance Technician

RK Industries, LLC•Denver, CO

3d•$40 - $45

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing equipment to a high standard and performing preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance independently and alongside other plant personnel. The role troubleshoots problems, repairs production and facilities equipment, and works to maximize equipment efficiency and effectiveness. It also requires professional customer service and detailed records of time, parts, supplies, purchases, and repairs. The technician performs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC repairs; handles work orders, inspections, and adjustments; and fabricates or modifies equipment. The role includes maintaining diagnostic and measurement tools, recommending improvements to preventive-maintenance systems, following safety procedures and applicable regulations, and training team members on fabrication-equipment setup, lockout, and operation. The position requires work in varied and potentially adverse environments, including outdoor, dusty, noisy, hazardous, elevated, tight, and confined spaces, and in all types of weather. Physical duties include climbing, balancing, squatting, kneeling, crouching, carrying tools and equipment on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds, and lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 pounds. The job description identifies a high school diploma, GED, or vocational training/certification and three years of experience in the same or a similar industry as qualifications. A robotics background is a bonus skillset.

Requirements

Previous experience maintaining industrial equipment and strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of trade materials and tools.
High school diploma, GED, or vocational training/certification.
Three years of experience in the same or a similar industry.
Ability to work outside and inside, in dusty, noisy, hazardous, elevated, tight, and confined spaces, and in all types of weather.
Ability to climb, balance, squat, kneel, and crouch.
Ability to lift, move, or carry 50 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds while carrying tools and equipment and maintain balance.
Ability to use arms and hands to reach, handle, manipulate, and install heavy objects and materials.
Comply with required safety practices and training, including RK Mechanical Orientation, shop-specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 30.

Nice To Haves

Background in robotics.
Background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, CNC, and general machine troubleshooting.
Familiarity with industrial tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance on equipment, independently and with plant personnel.
Troubleshoot issues and repair production and facilities equipment to maximize equipment efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain professionalism, provide excellent customer service, and keep detailed records of time, parts, supplies, purchases, and repairs.
Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC repairs, including replacing control devices, switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, and motor starters as needed.
Complete work-order repairs, inspections, and adjustments in a timely manner.
Fabricate and modify new and existing equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment, including CNC machinery, presses, and plasma cutters.
Gather and maintain required tools, including calipers, electrical meters, and diagnostic and measurement devices.
Use diagnostic tools and techniques to identify problem areas and assist with resolution.
Recommend improvements or changes to preventive-maintenance systems and tasks when applicable.
Follow standard practices and governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipment.
Train team members on setup, lockout, and operation of fabrication equipment.
Follow safety policies and procedures and participate in safety programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life.
Comply with company policies and procedures.
Take accountability for safety and health, stop work when an unsafe condition is present, and immediately notify a supervisor.
Implement and maintain required safety and health practices and training requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.