Machine Repair - 2nd Shift- Mon-Fri - 1pm-9:30pm - $5k SIGN ON BONUS

ZAH Group•Elk Grove Village, IL

5d•$35 - $45

About The Position

Klein Tools is hiring a Machine Repair employee to repair and maintain machine tools and industrial machines. The role applies knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and the posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The employee diagnoses machine malfunctions, determines necessary adjustments or repairs, disassembles and examines equipment, replaces defective parts, and reassembles and test-operates machines. The role also includes machine lubrication and maintenance, preventive maintenance, welding or burning machine components as required, and inspection and measurement of finished parts to maintain statistical process control charts and verify repairs. The employee communicates with coworkers and a supervisor, keeps the work environment clean, and performs other assigned duties. The position requires two to four years of trade school and/or work experience or apprenticeship, the ability to interpret fairly complicated blueprints and use precision measuring instruments, and the ability to apply advanced shop mathematics and routine clerical procedures. Employees must supply their own tools and work well with others. The hourly salary range is $35–$45. Klein Tools also lists paid vacations and holidays, profit sharing, matching 401(k), medical, vision and dental insurance, product discounts, and education and professional development assistance.

Requirements

Two to four years of trade school and/or work experience or apprenticeship.
Ability to use and interpret fairly complicated blueprints.
Ability to apply advanced shop mathematics and use a variety of precision measuring instruments.
Ability to follow routine clerical procedures.
Ability to analyze, plan, and perform a sequence of operations when standard or recognized methods are available.
Sound judgment when making general decisions related to machine repairs.
Must supply own tools.
Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

Diagnose machine malfunctions and determine the need for adjustment or repair.
Disassemble machines or equipment with hand or power tools to examine parts or remove defective components.
Replace defective parts with new or repaired parts.
Reassemble and test-operate machines to verify that malfunctions have been corrected.
Maintain and lubricate machine tools and equipment.
Assemble and weld auxiliary equipment as required.
Burn to remove machine components as required.
Inspect and measure finished parts to maintain statistical process control charts and verify machine repairs.
Communicate with coworkers and the supervisor to receive instructions and coordinate activities.
Maintain a clean work environment.
Conduct preventive maintenance as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.