Machine Mechanic; Night Shift

Overview

Do you enjoy taking things apart and figuring out how they work? Do you consider yourself a skilled repair technician with experience working on machinery ranging from CNCs to woodworking equipment? Would you thrive as part of a team of like-minded individuals helping to support the growth of an inspiring guitar manufacturing company?

If you’re eager to apply your mechanical abilities to the fullest at a company with a world-class product line, talented people, and a culture to match, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online today!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Machine Mechanic installs, maintains and repairs in house machinery commonly found in the wood working industry ranging from sanders, saws, routers, collectors, CNC machines and robotic integrated equipment. The Machine Mechanic supports all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum and dust collection needs and assists other internal teams under the direction of the Machine Maintenance Supervisor.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday Night Shift 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Machine Mechanic I Salary Range: $22.50 - 26.98/hour

Machine Mechanic II Salary Range: $25.90 - 31.03/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Identifies and uses appropriate hand tools and personal protection equipment needed for specific maintenance activities.
• Properly performs Lockout-Tagout procedure.
• Strong knowledge of how to use power hand and shop tools as well as to work with different materials properly.
• Performs preventive maintenance based on equipment manufacturer’s recommendation and/or internal documentation.
• Troubleshoots and reports situations for further direction on resolving.
• Reads and interprets procedural manuals and machine operation information.
• Disassembles and assembles machinery such as band saws, drill presses, planners, shapers, VMCs and other equipment integrations with the use of blueprints, diagrams, pictures and written instructions.
• Interprets schematic drawings and properly utilize diagnostic tools.
• Writes detailed reports and maintain equipment maintenance repair records.
• Plans and executes machine moves and installation of new equipment.
• Installs and repairs pneumatic, hydraulic, vacuum and dust collection equipment and components. Under the supervision of certified electrician, install and repair electrical components and equipment.
• Identifies replacement parts from equipment documentation and/or with equipment manufacturer’s support.
• Ability to travel to Tecate factory to assist in Maintenance Mechanic activities as needed.

LEVELING REQUIREMENTS:

Level advancement necessitates thorough competence demonstrated in all requirements and sustained over a reasonable timeframe.

Level 1: 3 years of experience in equipment or automotive maintenance, fabrication or automation integration. Knows fundamental concepts and possesses basic skills in the use of hand and power tools commonly used in the repair of electromechanical equipment. Ability to identify safety related situations and utilize appropriate PPE related to the position. Ability to interpret and perform documented procedures under supervision of intermediate or senior mechanics.

Ability to create detailed reports and communicate findings to intermediate and senior mechanics. Works under moderate to high supervision.

Level 2:
All requirements of level one in addition to: 3 to 6 years of experience in equipment commonly used at Taylor Guitar’s or the wood industry. Well versed in the use of hand and power tools, as well as precision measuring equipment commonly used in the fabrication of tools or in the repair of electromechanical equipment. Well versed in most safety related procedures, as well as proficient in the use of all PPE employed at Taylor Guitars.

Ability to define and perform advanced repair procedures on his/her own or working with entry…