Maintenance Technician

Muncie

**Scope of Position** * To maintain equipment to support production; perform initial equipment mechanical installation; make minor machine modifications; maintain a preventative maintenance program; and to keep accurate maintenance records while constantly striving in maintaining a goal of zero downtime. This position will also be responsible for performing facility maintenance. **Minimum Qualifications** * Five (5) or more years industrial, mechanical maintenance experience, preferably in an automotive machining or manufacturing environment. * Experience as a journeyman machine repair, toolmaker, millwright or pipe fitter is preferred. * Ability to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic schematics and blueprints * General machine rebuild skills required. (spindle rebuild, replace bearings, replace hydraulic/pneumatic lines etc.) * Knowledge of tool room equipment operation such as Bridgeport, Engine Lathe, Surface Grinder etc. * Ability to manufacture minor components in the tool room is preferred. * Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing and/or cellular manufacturing is preferred. * Knowledge of CNC control systems is a plus. * G-Code programming knowledge is a plus. * General welding skill is a plus. * Basic knowledge and ability to use a personal computer. * Knowledge of industrial facility codes and practices. **Key Responsibilities** * Maintain world class safety practices. * Mechanical troubleshooting of production machining operations such as broaching, turning, spline rolling, gauging, washing, milling, drilling, grinding and other general machining operations. * Assist with set-up and changeover of production equipment as necessary. * Mechanical troubleshooting of automated material handling, conveyance devices and robotics * Minimal supervision required to make machine modifications after initial assignment and explanation of work required. * Perform predictive and preventative maintenance. - Participate in cross functional team meetings to perform problem solving activities. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perform other essential duties as assigned by management.