Manufacturing Equipment Technician

Kairos Power•Oak Ridge, TN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Equipment Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains manufacturing equipment and ensures preventive maintenance is completed. The role maintains equipment documentation and supports equipment commissioning, coordination with internal teams and external service providers, manufacturing operations, assembly projects, and facilities maintenance related to manufacturing areas and equipment. The position is located in an onsite manufacturing environment and may require travel of 10–20%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of experience and/or training in industrial equipment maintenance, machine tool repair, manufacturing equipment maintenance, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience operating and/or programming manual, semi-automated, or automated tools and machines, such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
Experience with CNC controls and PLC troubleshooting and repairs.
Demonstrated proficiency in industrial mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical aptitude and repair.
Ability to read parts manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, assembly instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
Expertise in rigging and critical lifts.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate a forklift.
Advanced knowledge of CNC machine systems and operation.
Advanced knowledge of and experience with electrical test equipment and electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical systems and experience using electrical test equipment to troubleshoot and diagnose manufacturing equipment.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and boom lift certifications.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including prolonged standing or sitting; moving between worksites and working in confined spaces; climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and lifts; setting up temporary structures; handling objects up to 25 pounds; operating vehicles, heavy equipment, or machinery; and using hand tools.
Ability to work in noisy environments, low or high temperatures, around chemical odors or fumes, at elevated heights, and in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
Ability to interpret hazardous warning signs, handle and dispose of hazardous materials, report equipment issues or unsafe conditions, identify colors, and wear required PPE.
Regularly work overtime and weekends, maintain schedule flexibility, and occasionally work non-standard hours, second shift beginning at 4:30 p.m. local time, or extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Coordinate receipt of newly procured equipment and machining centers.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components across machine tools and other production equipment, including CNC and conventional machines, part washers, air benches, welders, and recyclers.
Follow safety and environmental regulations, company LOTO protocols, and hazardous-material handling procedures.
Maintain and update maintenance logs and documentation, including troubleshooting findings, completed preventive maintenance, failures, and repairs.
Perform critical lifts and rigging operations in accordance with safety requirements and procedures.
Support spare-parts inventory management by identifying critical spares and maintaining adequate stock levels.
Research machine issues using manuals, technical documents, and internal and vendor resources.
Identify and replace parts as necessary.
Perform testing and commissioning as needed.
Coordinate with external suppliers and maintenance companies to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
Partner with internal teams, including Facilities, Construction, and EHS, on building improvement projects affecting manufacturing operations.
Work with the production team to improve preventive maintenance instructions and schedules to help prevent equipment failures.
Perform manufacturing operations using 3- and 5-axis CNC milling, CNC lathe work, welding equipment, and hand tools.
Support large assembly projects with other team members.
Support general facilities maintenance related to manufacturing areas and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.