Maintenance Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative & Emergency Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) and rapid emergency repairs across production equipment, including:
• • Mitsubishi laser cutting machines and associated chillers
  • Press brakes, tube benders, plate rollers, and angle rollers
  • Plate burning tables and welding equipment
  • Powder coating ovens
  • Blast booth systems (steel grit recovery, augers, bucket elevators)
  • Jib cranes, overhead hoists, and industrial air compressors
  • Hand tools and shop equipment
• Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair: Safely diagnose, service, and maintain electrical distribution systems, including 460V 3-phase systems and 110V single-phase control circuits and panels.
• Mobile Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine mechanical and electrical servicing, inspections, and repairs on fleet forklifts (propane and diesel powertrains).
• Vendor & Contractor Collaboration: Serve as the primary internal technical contact for third-party service providers contracted for specialized CNC and laser system servicing; assist and coordinate with external technicians during major overhauls or warranty work.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date PM logs, work orders, parts inventory records, and safety documentation.
• Shop Safety: Comply with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company safety standards at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of industrial maintenance or mechanical repair experience, preferably within a heavy manufacturing, steel fabrication, or CNC machining environment.
• Electrical Competency: Demonstrated hands-on experience troubleshooting both single-phase (110V) and three-phase (up to 460V) industrial electrical systems.
• Mechanical & Hydraulic Proficiency: Strong understanding of hydraulic motors, pumps, pneumatic systems, mechanical drives, augers, and gearboxes.
• Forklift Mechanics: Proven ability to service and maintain diesel and propane mobile equipment.
• Organizational Skills: Diligent record-keeping habits with the ability to track work orders and preventative maintenance paperwork systematically.
• Certifications (Preferred): Forklift operator/mechanic certification, industrial electrical training, or relevant vocational credentials.

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