Machine Maintenance Technician

RK Industries•Denver, CO

15h

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing equipment effectively and to a high standard, and for performing preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance independently and with plant personnel. The role troubleshoots issues, repairs production and facilities equipment, and works to maximize equipment efficiency and effectiveness. It also requires providing excellent customer service, maintaining professionalism, and keeping accurate, detailed records of time, parts, supplies, purchases, and repairs. The position involves maintaining industrial equipment and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC systems. The technician performs work-order repairs, inspections, adjustments, fabrication, and equipment modifications; troubleshoots machinery such as CNC machines, presses, and plasma cutters; and uses diagnostic tools and measurement devices. The role also includes recommending preventive-maintenance improvements, training team members on equipment setup, lockout, and operation, and following safety requirements and applicable regulations. This position requires work in varied and potentially hazardous environments, including outdoors, dusty or noisy areas, high places, tight or confined spaces, and all types of weather. The technician must be able to climb, balance, crouch, kneel, and handle or carry tools and materials, including loads up to 50 pounds. RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or vocational training/certification.
Three years of experience in the same or a similar industry.
Previous experience maintaining industrial equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of trade materials and tools.
Ability to lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on stairs, ladders, and scaffolds while carrying tools and equipment.
Ability to use arms and hands to reach, handle, manipulate, and install heavy objects and materials.
Ability to work outdoors and indoors, in dusty, noisy, hazardous, high, tight, or confined spaces, and in all types of weather.
Compliance with applicable safety and health training requirements, 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 overall machine troubleshooting.
Familiarity with industrial tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Repair equipment and perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance to maximize equipment efficiency and effectiveness.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC equipment and components.
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.
Maintain required tools and use diagnostic, measurement, and troubleshooting equipment to identify and resolve problems.
Recommend improvements or changes to preventive-maintenance systems and tasks when applicable.
Follow standard practices and governmental regulations relating to powered equipment.
Train team members on the setup, lockout, and operation of fabrication equipment.
Follow safety policies and procedures and participate in programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life.
Maintain accurate, detailed records of time, parts, supplies, purchases, and repairs.
Comply with company policies and procedures; report hazards and stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
Perform other duties as assigned.