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Are you a master of machinery with a knack for troubleshooting and repair Ohio Gratings Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Machine Repair Technician to install maintain perform preventive maintenance (PM) and repair machinery and peripheral equipment. This role is essential to our production operations and offers a dynamic handson environment for those passionate about mechanical and electrical systems. The Maintenance Technician will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery while upholding Ohio Gratings values.

This job description does not encompass all activities duties responsibilities or physical demands required of the employee. The work environment described is merely representative. Duties responsibilities activities physical demands and work environment may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspection and Testing:Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment. Listen for unusual sounds to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operations with production employees and supervisors.
• Repair and Maintenance:Dismantle defective machines and equipment to install new or repaired parts. Perform lubrication on shafts bearings gears and other machinery parts.
• Electrical Work:Install and repair electrical apparatus such as transformers and wiring and electrical/electronic components of machinery. Install machine control systems and repair automated machinery.
• Installation:Layout assemble and install new manufacturing equipment.
• General Duties:Execute other tasks assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• Tool Handling:Utilize hand tools and welders work from high lifts and handle various oils and solvents.
• Software Use:Learn and use the companys ERP system EPICOR to properly transact work product steps and account for production time.
• Safety Compliance:Follow all safety rules and guidelines set forth by Ohio Gratings Inc. and attend required safety training.
• Preventive Maintenance Inspections:Perform preventive maintenance inspections and services on machines.
• Cleaning:Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts removing parts and reinstalling as necessary. Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Reporting:Record and report damaged worn or broken parts. Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Shop Maintenance:Clean organize inventory stock and maintain shop areas parts tools and supplies.
• Scheduling:Coordinate with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
• Collaboration:Collaborate with the product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required. Make necessary modifications and implement test runs; confer with the product manager regarding test results and make additional alterations to machinery as required.
• CrossTraining:Engage in crosstraining in different areas within the organization to gain a deeper understanding of the Ohio Gratings product line and advance your career. This may include learning new skills if instructed by management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Work Experience and Proficiencies:

• Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Able to bend stretch push pull and move as needed to reach clean and service machinery. Must be able to visually inspect machines. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. The physical demands also include the ability to take stairs work around constantly moving machinery and exposure to weather elements.
• ProblemSolving:Ability to solve basic problems that may arise on the job. Mechanically inclined with great problemsolving skills.
• Communication:Ability to communicate any issues or problems to upper management while also being able to work with other staff members to get a particular job completed. Good communication skills.
• Work Style:Works well independently and with others. Organized with attention to detail. Ability to work in a fastpaced and stressful environment.
• Education:High school diploma or GED required. Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience required.
• Experience:5 to 10 years of experience preferred in multidisciplinary fields including mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical power 480V) and machine control systems.
• Skills:

• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical power systems.

• Advanced blueprint reading wiring schematics and drawing interpretation.

• Use of measurement tools such as dial calipers and tape measures.

• Application of arithmetic and geometry to solve maintenance issues.

• Knowledge of metal fabrication equipment welders cranes lift trucks and PLC/CNC systems.

EEO STATEMENT:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race color religion gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under local state or federal laws.