Equipment Maintenance Technician Kinston, NC

Summary:The Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for all support operations pertaining to the usage and maintenance of equipment delivered at customer sites. They are the customer interface for AITs on-site activities; they have strong communication and client service skills. They apply knowledge of mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic principles in determining equipment malfunctions and restores equipment to operation. They support maintenance production and factory equipment and tooling in the customers and Responsibilities: Assemble and disassemble tooling and production up and shuts down equipment in accordance with operations requirements company safety procedures and OSHA requirements for machine activation and source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists cranes and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools levels and understand and follow advanced job order specifications blueprints work instructions and load sort and move materials supplies and finished products between storage and work areas using pushcart hoist or perform duties utilizing elevated platform equipment at various components accurately thoroughly and quickly to approved specifications Operate equipment in a safe manner and uses safe work and comply with good safety practices and habits including but not limited to use of all components by examining connections for correct fit; fastening parts and sub-assemblies with hand tools power tools or bench machines. Inspect test and verify accuracy of assembled article for conformance to standards using measuring or testing equipment or by visual examination. Informs supervisors of any parts or equipment defects to ensure prompt response to the dust dirt and other foreign matter from material or machine surfaces using cleaning solution rag air and marks reference lines and points on parts according to specifications using template rule or marking materials such as fabric metal paper or wood into specified dimensions or shapes using cutting machine scissors or other duties as and Work Experience:High School Diploma or GED school or apprenticeship in a related field one-year related experience as a Tool Maker or Tool Maintenance Technician combined with understanding of controls software in an automated Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:N/ Skills and Abilities:List of needed knowledge skills and abilities to successfully accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the and understands blueprints schematics and/or measuring Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)Follows processes and standard on get it done hand tools and power tools proficient in operating small machines such as drill press lathe mill surface grinder saw etc. ability to use MIG and TIG welding in a high energy high volume rapidly changing a high level of initiative effort and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas and effective communication skills in both written and spoken how to use the computers including such tasks as turning the computer on and off locating and opening files navigate to websites operate CMMS programs perform searches and download to approach and can build constructive and effective relationships. Analyzes and diagnoses problems and works independently to solve collaboratively and builds strategic relations with colleagues coworkers and effectively with different levels of management team members and to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of of jig and fixture building tool and die making machine shop theory & Conditions:Environment Type:Indoors. Production and office environment. Temperature controlled unless products and/or equipment is located Types:Bloodborne pathogensCuts and/or burnsSmall and/or enclosed spacesDirt dust grease and/or oilNoisy environmentMetal shavingsCommercial chemicalsWork Hours: Standard work schedule overtime may be necessary for meeting deadlines required travel and emergent Requirements:This position may involve travel up to 20% of the Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this or descending ladders stairs scaffolding ramps poles and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to a motor vehicle and/or heavy pinching typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in periods working on feet using tools and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending and instructions operate machines and inspect parts motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers. Visual inspection involving small defects small parts and operation of Safety - AIT enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements. All employees that work in or enter the production environment are required to wear personal protective Quality - It is our policy to provide quality products and services that meet customer expectations and delivery requirements. Accordingly each employee must conform to the AIT Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable AIT Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities. AIT Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read understand and implement the general and specific operational safety quality and environmental requirements of all plans procedures and policies pertaining to his/her Clearance Statement - This position may require a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for Requirements - To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) applicants for employment at AIT must be a U.S. citizen or national lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder) or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1157-1158. Equal Employment Opportunity - AIT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified diverse and dedicated work force. AIT hires and promotes people based on their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that nurtures trust equality and teamwork in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation - Applicants wishing to view a copy of AIT s Affirmative Action Plans or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process please contact us at