Preventative Maintenance Technician - Second Shift

API Heat Transfer • Town of Cheektowaga, NY

2d • $28 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

API Heat Transfer is hiring a second-shift Preventative Maintenance Technician to inspect and perform preventative maintenance on building and production machinery and equipment. The role also performs minor repairs, operational checks, and repairs to pneumatic tools; assists other Maintenance Department classifications; removes snow and applies salt or de-icer; and may cover Facilities Maintenance duties during absences.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Some experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to regularly climb and work at heights.
• Must have standard tools, including wrenches, sockets, pliers, hammers, and screwdrivers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform preventative maintenance on building and production machinery and equipment, including compressors, pumps, motors, gear drives, cranes, hoists, machine tools, conveyors, forklifts, and other lifting equipment.
• Perform minor repairs, including replacing light bulbs and filters, adding grease or oil, and repairing or replacing electrical cords and air or gas lines.
• Perform operational checks of equipment, except CNC equipment, welders, burning machines, and shot blasters unless familiar with the specific equipment.
• Repair pneumatic-type tools.
• Assist other Maintenance Department classifications as needed.
• Perform snow plowing and removal using company-supplied equipment.
• Salt or de-ice the parking lot and sidewalks as required.
• Cover Facilities Maintenance duties during vacation or other necessary absences.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $28.38 per hour, with incremental increases to $30.76 after one year.
• Shift differential of $1.75.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Full health and welfare benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Access to an in-house market-style cafeteria with healthy selections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED