Maintenance Technician

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•Brea, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will support production and manufacturing by completion of repairs and maintenance of machinery, plumbing, physical structure, electrical wiring and fixtures. Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Requirements

Experience in industrial maintenance, electrical, plumbing or related field.
Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic and electronically controlled equipment.
Strong working knowledge of electrical circuitry and can interpret schematics and use of basic electronic test equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot production equipment in order to recognize and identify potential problems with equipment.
Basic plumbing and building maintenance skills.
Able to understand boiler operation and simple hydraulics.
Able to understand and follow company policies and procedures regarding manufacturing practices, LockOut/TagOut, Foreign Objects, Hazardous Materials, Safety and Security.
May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
May initiate purchase order requisition for parts and machines.
May schedule and coordinate repairs and maintenance with outside maintenance providers.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).

Responsibilities

Observe, test, and assess the operation of machines to detect the causes of malfunction.
Tear down and reassemble of machines and machine components.
Communicate with operators and supervisors about machinery and maintenance problems.
Read and follow blueprints, sketches, diagrams, lubrication charts, operation manuals, and engineering specifications.
Examine component parts for indication of defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
Repair, replace, adjust, and align machinery and equipment components, using tools basic power and hand tools, welding torches, lifts and hoists.
Clean and lubricate machine parts.
Fill out and retain repair and maintenance logs.
Specify and order replacement parts, or if not available, may sketch the needed part and have it fabricated by a machine shop.
Test machines after repair to ensure proper operation of the machine or equipment.