Manufacturing Technician - 2nd Shift

Watchfire•Danville, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment to ensure operational readiness. This role involves educating production staff on routine maintenance tasks, operating machines for troubleshooting, performing in-process diagnosis, and conducting preventive/predictive maintenance. The technician will also manage replacement parts inventory, interpret technical documentation, and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on various projects and documentation. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a safe and organized work environment are essential.

Requirements

Proficient in operating and troubleshooting CNC metal fabrication/machining equipment.
Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair/replace machine components. (i.e., motor starter, VFD, disconnect, fuse, prox. switches, PLC, solenoid valve, linear rail, flow switch, etc.), computers, PLC/HMI, or comparable software-related devices used on modern machines.
Proficient with a wide variety of hand tools and machines that are customary with mechatronics industries. (i.e., wrenches, sockets, pliers, screwdrivers, calipers, mag/base/dial indicator, multi-meter, precision level, battery powered tools, lathes, mills, surface grinder, laser, etc.)
Proficient with preventive and predictive maintenance methods such as battery monitors, oil analysis, vibration analysis, and thermal imaging.
Intermediate experience with IT networking related to CNC connections to internal communication networks, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections to machines and tools, and IOT.
Completion of DOL/OSHA 30-hour General Industry course within 90 days of hire.
Strong experience with computers, internet, smart phone, AutoDesk Software (Inventor, AutoCAD, and Vault), and Microsoft software (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, CoPilot) is required.
Legal authorization to work in the US required.
Will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US.
No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment for operational readiness.
Educate production staff to replace/add fluids, greases, filters, belts, chains; set-up fixtures and work holding devices, etc. as needed to maintain operational readiness.
Maintain troubleshooting documentation and assist production employees with interpretation.
Operate machines, control and manipulate machines manually to perform troubleshooting or return machines to operating condition.
Perform in-process diagnosis of equipment.
Verify all production tooling, standards, fixtures, and equipment are used as per Manufacturing Engineer(s) directions and assist production staff in proficiency with replacing same items.
Conduct preventive/predictive maintenance tasks and audits of machine condition(s).
Schedule annual preventive maintenance and contractor activities for all advanced maintenance work concerning any machine, product, device, or tool used to maintain production success.
Establish maintenance tasks beyond manufacturers' recommendations where necessary.
Complete individual and/or team projects to maximize production efficiency and quality.
Maintain all replacement parts inventory, technical manuals, industry standards, etc.
Complete studies as required and document recommendations for review on future equipment.
Assist Manufacturing Engineers in the development of work instructions, equipment logs, material/supply specifications and machine history documents.
Communicate verbally, in-writing, and electronically via computer to other team members and comprehend communication received from team members in the same fashion.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment always.
Maintain and organize tools in toolboxes, cabinets, and shelves in an optimum state of readiness.
Interpret engineering prints, OEM assembly drawings, ladder diagrams, schematics, etc.
Add, subtract, multiply, divide, and convert several units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, & crouch in and around tightly configured equipment.
Frequently lift and carry 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75 pounds.
Work overtime and weekends as needed to support production demands, projects, on-site contractors, etc.