Technician I, Machine

Howell Machine Inc • Lewiston, ID

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About The Position

The Machine Technician I works in the Ammo Load Worldwide department and is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of equipment and machinery. The position requires safely completing physical job demands in a timely manner, working with minimal supervision, following company safety procedures, and maintaining a clean work environment. The technician observes and listens to operating equipment to diagnose malfunctions, performs preventive maintenance and repairs, and generates maintenance schedule reports. The role also supports equipment modifications and improvements to safety, quality, production, efficiency, and reliability; collaborates with supervisors and other workers; and may cross-train in various disciplines. The work is mostly indoors in conditions involving extreme noise, heat, cold, and dust. Travel is under 10%.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent and/or a technical certificate.
• 0–2 years of experience preferred; the posting also describes 1–2 years of machine technician experience as desired.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pump systems.
• Beginner to intermediate ability to use milling machines and lathes.
• Ability to use TIG, MIG, and ARC welders, as well as oxygen and acetylene equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination, vision, and math skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely meet physical job demands, including standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, carrying, climbing, and coordinating motor skills and eyes, hands, and feet.
• Attention to detail and good judgment.
• Ability to work with direct to occasional oversight and, at times, provide occasional project-based supervision.
• Good work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of intellectual property and not reproduce it.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certificate.
• Experience as a machine technician, with 1–2 years described as desired.

Responsibilities

• Read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Disassemble and rebuild defective equipment and replace defective electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and other parts.
• Troubleshoot, remove, disassemble, rebuild, reinstall, and order parts for pneumatic, pump, hydraulic, electrical, and other systems.
• Troubleshoot equipment and make modifications to maintain uptime.
• Modify equipment and systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Oversee modifications by internal and external resources for process changes, new models, and expansion.
• Optimize, upgrade, or change equipment based on safety, quality, or production needs.
• Use milling machines and lathes at a beginner to intermediate level.
• Use TIG, MIG, and ARC welders, as well as oxygen and acetylene equipment.
• Make decisions concerning maintenance operations.
• Follow and enforce company safety policies and procedures, and maintain a clean work environment.
• Perform preventive maintenance by following manufacturers’ instructions and calling for repairs when needed.
• Observe and listen to operating machines and equipment to diagnose malfunctions and determine whether adjustments or repairs are needed.
• Maintain industrial machines using knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Generate reports on maintenance schedules.
• Assist in identifying and correcting problems.
• Work as a team member with supervisors and other workers, and perform other tasks as assigned.
• Keep job knowledge current through educational opportunities and technical publications.
• Cross-train with various disciplines.

What This Job Offers

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