Machine Maintenance Technician

Overview

Job Title: Machine Maintenance Technician

Position available in: Charleston, South Carolina

Job Type: Full time

Positions Available: 3

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include:
Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include:
Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Shift differential: $1.75 per hour for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekends

• Hourly Range: $/hr, plus overtime & shift differential
• 6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000/yr
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

• High school or equivalent
• CNC/Machine tool troubleshooting experience (Siemens 840D series)
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Siemens Step 7 PLC)
• (Preferred) Technicial certificate or training in controls systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devices

• Skilled in mechanical equipment maintenance, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements with hand and power tools, lift equipment and ladders
• Attention to detail, flexible in demeanor, listens to supervision, desiring to grow in job knowledge and productivity
• Follows safe work practices and policies;
  Safe driving rules and practices for forklift and man-lift operations
• PLC troubleshooting/maintenance experience with strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
• Basic electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair
• Knowledge of basic shop arithmetic and knowledge of the metric system
• Basic MS Windows-based PC operation and MS Office program use

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on the Broetje Automated Fuselage Equipment and related support equipment; following operations manuals, manufacturer s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical assemblies in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring equipment and test fixture
• Removes defective parts by dismantling assemblies using hand and power tools, hoists and cranes; examining form and fit of parts
• Adjusts functional parts of tooling and equipment, using hand tools to written specifications in the OEM documentation
• Controls downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment following written procedures complying with OEM standards
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt through the Maximo asset management system
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs through inter-shift pass downs
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed