Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Hobart Brothers, an Illinois Tool Works Company, located in Traverse City, Michigan, is a recognized leader among aluminum welding manufacturers worldwide.

BASIC DESCRIPTION:

The individual will work closely with the maintenance team and operators on a daily basis in order to perform troubleshooting for machinery repairs and preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks
• Machine/fabricate machine parts using drill press, lathe, mill, etc.
• Perform machine repairs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have good interpersonal skills, be a team player and a self-starter who can work with little or no supervision. Good people interaction skills needed to work with operators, engineers, and other non-technical personnel
• Position requires 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Measurement, layout, drilling reaming and threading as well as welding and cutting are required
• Understanding of mechanical drive systems and bearing maintenance / replacement
• Ability to work at heights using proper equipment
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and prints
• Ability to use test & measurement equipment such as multimeters, calipers, micrometers
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs and Electrical Control systems a plus
• A team player who possesses an excellent attitude
• Willing to pursue further education
• Self-directed and able to work with little direct supervision
• Use logical thinking and the ability to analyze cause and effect situations
• Capacity to address several issues or problems simultaneously

Compensation Information:

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