Maintenance Tech

Kloeckner•Murfreesboro, TN

11d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician provides essential maintenance services, addresses immediate operational and safety concerns, and keeps equipment and machinery in optimal working condition. The role may involve collaboration with other Maintenance Technicians or work under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Manager. The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs, diagnoses mechanical issues, manages parts and supplies, fabricates repair parts, and documents and communicates maintenance activity to support continuity among work teams.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience maintaining industrial equipment; experience in a metals service center or related industry is preferred.
Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and a strong aptitude for mechanical systems.
High school diploma or equivalent, with 4–6 years of job-related experience.
Industrial maintenance experience, including pneumatics, conveyor systems, and general mechanical engineering.
Excellent troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude, coordination, and organizational skills.
Understanding of ISO standards, quality management principles, material processing, and warehousing.
Strong math, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to meet workflow requirements and shipping schedules.
Reliable work history and ability to work independently.
Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility.
Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on precision and quality.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training or certification in industrial maintenance.
Experience in a metals service center or related industry.

Responsibilities

Complete preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery, following diagrams and sketches.
Troubleshoot malfunctions while following established safety protocols.
Diagnose mechanical problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Dismantle devices to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools, and assess the condition of parts.
Inspect used parts for dimensional changes using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
Adjust functional device parts and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straight edges.
Minimize downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance and scheduling maintenance during non-production periods.
Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
Maintain inventories of equipment, parts, and supplies by determining needs, using a Kanban system, placing orders, and verifying receipts.
Use maintenance resources efficiently.
Respond to questions and requests by providing mechanical maintenance information.
Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and establishing professional networks.
Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and ongoing needs to ensure continuity among work teams.
Contribute to team efforts by cooperating with members, accepting reassignments, and completing related work as needed.
Perform other related tasks as assigned.