Maintenance Technician Senior

Advanced Technology Services•Fort Worth, TX

3d•$35 - $45

About The Position

ATS is hiring a senior-level Maintenance Technician to perform expert break-fix and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment. The role includes diagnosing root causes of equipment problems, inspecting and repairing components, testing electrical circuitry and mechanical systems, and reconditioning machine tools. The technician independently performs maintenance to industry standards and evaluates parts and repair alternatives to improve equipment cost and reliability. The position also involves using predictive maintenance technologies to gather and analyze equipment performance data, troubleshooting complex control systems, updating and reviewing CMMS records, and working with the Planner Scheduler to improve preventive maintenance procedures. The technician may operate metalworking equipment and perform welding, and will lead or participate in continuous-improvement activities, assist and train lower-level technicians, and follow safety and housekeeping standards. Work is typically performed in a loud factory environment.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Associate degree with a technical focus and 5 years of related experience in the specific industry, or 7 years of experience in the specific industry.
Experience with predictive technologies, precision alignments, and general maintenance of applicable process equipment.
Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems, with the ability to analyze problems, develop alternative solutions, and perform repairs.
Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
Experience in vibration analysis or laser interferometer operations, precision alignments, and maintenance of applicable process equipment.
May be required to travel.

Responsibilities

Perform expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance, including diagnosing problems, dismantling and inspecting equipment, repairing or replacing defective parts, and testing equipment and systems.
Recondition and repair machine tools.
Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items; evaluate alternatives to improve equipment cost or reliability.
Independently perform maintenance in accordance with industry standards.
Work with the Planner Scheduler to optimize preventive maintenance procedures.
Set up and operate machining equipment such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders, and other metalworking tools; welding may be required.
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Lead, drive, and participate in continuous-improvement activities using CI tools and methodology.
Assist lower-level technicians and leadership on project teams, and perform expert functions in training and development.
Troubleshoot and analyze complex control systems to resolve software, hardware, and configuration problems.
Use predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data, observe trends, and make recommendations.
Update records, review CMMS history, and analyze data.
Complete and conduct on-the-job training and technical self-study for career development.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.