Project Maintenance Technician

Description

As a Project Maintenance Mechanic for Tangent, you will be a key part of our engineering project team tasked with the installation and improvement of new and existing machines throughout our Aurora, IL locations.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform troubleshooting, preventive, and ongoing maintenance for new and existing production lines, including electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Install components such as motors and motor drives, pumps, sensors, hydraulics, pneumatics, transmissions, and make adjustments while keeping in mind quality, tolerances, and order of operations.
• Work from schedules, work orders, manuals, blueprints, charts, and instructions.
• Use precision measuring devices (multimeters, calipers, etc.).
• Maintain, repair, and install a wide variety of machine parts, components, and equipment utilized in production.
• Evaluate systems or facilities to determine maintenance or repairs that need to be performed.
• Operate and maintain Stick welding (Shielded Metal Arc Welding - SMAW), MIG, and TIG welding equipment for aluminum and other materials.
• Perform maintenance on building machinery and equipment, ensuring proper function and timely repairs.
• Safely operate a sit-down forklift as needed for maintenance and project tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Must have experience and knowledge of machine operation and troubleshooting.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of a safe work environment and have a proven ability to work safely.
• Must have a solid work history showing the ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with STICK, MIG, TIG, and aluminum welding required. (Certification is needed) 
• Experience operating a sit-down forklift required.
• Plastic extrusion experience is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience in machine maintenance positions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be physically able to perform repairs when needed.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time.