Maintenance Technician
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Job Location:
Benton Harbor, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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REPORTING TO:Maintenance and Facilities Manager
LOCATION:Benton Harbor MI
Who is GAST Manufacturing
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people our culture and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world
As a business unit of IDEX Corporation GAST Manufacturing has a long history of being the leader in design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We specialize in offering cost effective solutions for a wide variety of industries including industrial manufacturing healthcare and environmental cleanup applications. We are looking to add more talent to our Benton Harbor Michigan facility.
*This is an onsite position.
SUMMARY:The purpose of this job is to troubleshoot repair install and maintain production equipment as well as maintaining the building/facilities in the most cost and energy efficient manner. Assists in the design conceptualization and coordination of special projects to meet specific implementation requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Troubleshoot and repair any of Gasts equipment and machinery.
- Repair the most complex mechanical and electrical malfunctions with minimal support from other maintenance personnel or outside service contractors.
- Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions using test equipment or software and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
- Examines work orders and communicates with equipment operators to detect equipment problems to ascertain mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
- Troubleshoot and repairs building/equipment electrical problems and perform all electrical work in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
- Study blueprints schematics manuals or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
- Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
- Use maintenance software and be able to purchase order or pickup all parts needed to maintain equipment and support all projects.
- Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems repairs calibrations or tests.
- Cross train with other maintenance personnel: machine training learning day to day correspondence to function as a team player.
- Interface with members of other departments co-workers and outside vendors.
- Take project leadership roles in the planning development design and implementation process for all maintenance projects which may include electrical control circuits electrical service conduit and piping-hazardous locations.
- Learn remain up to date with & perform when needed all requirements necessary to fulfill the Hazardous Waste duties associated with this position.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks: checking cleaning or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems.
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 8 years of skilled trades experience
- Journeymans Certificate preferred
- Electrical experience preferred
- HVAC experience preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis without accommodation
- Stand for extended periods of time
- May be required to wear PPE related to specific tasks
GAST Manufacturing a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people our culture and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race color religion creed genetic information sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital status age national origin disability protected veteran status or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal state or local laws.
Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process please let us if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Electrical Experience
- eMaint
- Industrial Maintenance
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Property Maintenance
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Hydraulics
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Troubleshooting
About Company
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way with products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities.
