Job Description

Shop has about 100 pieces of equipment - 35 to 50 CNC and then about 50 other supporting non cnc based machines.

This job is working as part of a small maintenance team - 3 to 5 people in various levels of maintenance jobs - This role specifically is geared toward maintaining and repairing anything on the production floor itself.

Machine Repair Technician:

Trouble-

shoots, repairs, maintains, fabricates and installs all types of production machines and equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions;

• Diagnoses electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and thermal machinery problems;

• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area;

• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems;

• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts and realigns and adjusts components of machines;

• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair;

• Procures repair parts and maintains inventory levels according to machinery breakdown histories;

• Repairs broken parts and performs all repairs in an efficient, safe and timely manner according to company policies;

• Sets priorities and schedules machine repairs and maintenance according to production/customer demands;

• Documents repair/preventative maintenance history via WorkTrek software;

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor;

• Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policy

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• - High school diploma or equivalent;- Associate Degree in EET or MET, minimum 5 years’ experience preferred;- Possess proficiency with all diagnostic equipment, blueprint reading, electrical/electronic schematic interpretation,pneumatic, hydraulic and thermal diagram understand;
  • Must have working knowledge of machine controls;
  • Must possess computer operation and troubleshooting skills;
  • CNC and G code knowledge preferred;
  • Good communication and organization skills;
  • Ability to work well with others;
  • Must be available to work as much overtime as needed;
  • Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold and/or noisy areas);
  • Frequent hand to finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking and hearing;