Machine Tool Repair Technician

Description

You will have responsibility to mechanically troubleshoot and repair complex domestic and foreign machine tools and related equipment, that perform milling, drilling, and grinding functions to cast iron and steel components.

Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair the several different types of machines and components. Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

Examples of equipment to be repaired : Okuma, G&L, Mazak, Lamb, Landis (grinders), Waldrich Coburg, Ingersoll, Toyoda, DMG and a variety of others in the machine shop.

Example of related equipment : P&H cranes and hoists, conveyors, furnaces, washers, ABB robots.

Possess the ability to install, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, ball screws, precision bearings, scraping principles, and a variety of other controllers on the machines in the machine shop.

Read and understand machine tool prints, work with tight tolerances.

Thorough understanding of leveling and alignment of machines, alignment of shafts, gearing, welding, lubrication principles, pipefitting, and tube bending.

Possess basic electrical skills and the ability to operate basic tools to complete the machine repair job.

Self-starter and self-motivated individual who works well individually in a team environment.

Applicant must be willing to work overtime opportunities to support production demands.

Requirements :

The company is looking for experienced Journeyman-Level Machine Repair Technicians, preferably from the Automotive Industry (or related heavy industrial manufacturing industries)

Applicants must have successfully completed an approved mechanical apprenticeship program or possess extensive experience in the mechanical repair of machine tools and related equipment.

Skilled and experienced with preventative and predictive maintenance practices and technology.

Metal fabrication skills.

Familiar with ball screw repair, repair of precision spindles, and ability to do precision laser alignments on machine tools.

Ability to communicate and build strong relationships with internal / external customers / stakeholders.

Strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

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