Preventative Maintenance Technician - First Shift

API Heat Transfer•Buffalo, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

API Heat Transfer is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to join their Operations Team. This role is crucial in supporting the company's transformation towards a Lean Management powerhouse and involves working with leading-edge technology in the heat transfer industry. The position offers opportunities for career development and advancement within a multi-site, global organization, with the ability to impact customers across multiple industries.

Requirements

  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Some experience required in a manufacturing setting
  • Requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs., regularly engage in climbing and working from heights.
  • Must have necessary standard Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Pliers, Hammers, Screwdrivers, etc.

Nice To Haves

  • Working knowledge of CNC Equipment, Welders, Burning Machines and Shot Blaster

Responsibilities

  • Performs inspections and Preventative maintenance on Building and Production Machinery and Equipment. This includes but is not limited to Compressors, Pumps, Motors, Gear Drives, Welders Positioners, Power Rolls, Cranes, Hoists, Manual/CNC Lathes, Manual/CNC Drills/Machining Centers, Grinding Machines, Drill Sharpeners, Spray Painting Systems, Shot/Sandblasters, Oil Flush Systems, Oil Test Systems, Tube Cutters, Presses, Lighting Systems, Dust Collectors, Shears, Burning Machines, Saws, Tube Expanders, Conveyor Systems, Fork Trucks, and other Lifting.
  • Do minor repairs which includes but is not limited to replacing light bulbs, cleaning and replacing filters, adding grease or oil, repairing/replacing electrical cords and air/gas lines.
  • Performs operational checks of same (with the Exception of CNC Equipment, Welders, Burning Machines and Shot Blaster unless person has working knowledge of specific pieces of equipment).
  • Make repairs on pneumatic type tools.
  • Assist other Maintenance Department classifications as needed.
  • Performs snow plowing/removal with company supplied equipment.
  • Salts or de-ices parking lot and sidewalks on an as required basis.
  • Can be utilized to perform Facilities Maintenance duties to cover vacation or other necessary absences.

Benefits

  • Starting wage $28.38/hour, incremental increases move to $30.76 after one year
  • Career development and advancement
  • Multi-site, global operations to learn!
  • Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
  • Full health & welfare benefits
  • PTO
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