Preventative Maintenance Technician - First Shift

API Heat Transfer•Town of Cheektowaga, NY
•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

API Heat Transfer is looking for individuals who enjoy being part of a transformation. The company is undergoing a new mission, has new leadership, and is accelerating its path to Lean Cultural Change. The Operations Team is on its way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse. This position is for a Preventative Maintenance role within the company.

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.

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.
  • Performs 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
  • Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
  • 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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