Electro-Mechanical Service Technician

Broetje Automation is seeking a field service technician local to the Charleston, SC area. Broetje is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, Russia, China, and Japan. US locations include Buffalo (NY), Chicago (IL), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Detroit (MI), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).

This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.  

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Number of open positions: 3

Required Education: High school or equivalent

Desirable Experience:

• CNC/Machine tool troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with Siemens S7 Controls

Qualifications:

• Skilled in mechanical equipment maintenance, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• PLC troubleshooting/maintenance experience with strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements with hand and power tools, lift equipment and ladders.
• Attention to detail, flexible in demeanor, listens to supervision, desiring to grow in job knowledge and productivity.
• Follows safe work practices and policies; Safe driving rules and practices for forklift and man-lift operations.
• Knowledge of basic shop arithmetic and knowledge of the metric system.
• Basic MS Windows-based PC operation and MS Office program use.
• Basic electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on the Broetje Automated Fuselage Equipment and related support equipment; following operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical assemblies in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring equipment and test fixture.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling assemblies using hand and power tools, hoists and cranes; examining form and fit of parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of tooling and equipment, using hand tools to written specifications in the OEM documentation.
• Controls downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment following written procedures complying with OEM standards.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt through the Maximo asset management system.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs through inter-shift pass downs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Compensation/Benefits:

• 401(k) company match
• 100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 12 paid holidays