1st Shift - Fabrication Machine Maintenance Technician

McNeilus Steel, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a new team member to join our company in our Fabrication department. The 1st shift schedule is Monday-Friday, 6:00 am-2:30 pm, with OT as needed, and the shift concludes when all work is completed.

The Fabrication Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and servicing fabrication equipment and machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This position performs preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, identifies mechanical and electrical issues, and minimizes equipment downtime while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The Fab Maintenance Tech generally works eight-hour shifts, though longer shifts may be common.

This position works primarily in a manufacturing and metal fabrication environment. The technician will work closely with machine operators, production supervisors, and other maintenance personnel to ensure fabrication equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on fabrication machinery and production equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine the appropriate corrective actions.
• Maintain and repair equipment such as:
  
  
  
  • Plasma and laser cutting machines
  • Press brakes
  • Metal rollers material handling equipment.
  • CNC machining cells
  
  
  
  
• Perform equipment inspections to identify wear, damage, and potential failures.
• Replace or repair bearings, belts, chains, motors, sensors, switches, and other machine components.
• Assist with machine installations, equipment upgrades, and modifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and document repairs and preventative maintenance activities.
• Work with production personnel to address equipment issues and reduce downtime.
• Maintain an organized maintenance shop and ensure tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and production performance.
• Learn, understand, and comply with OSHA requirements, company safety rules, and health policies at all times, working according to good safety practices as posted, instructed, and discussed
• Use all safety devices, equipment, and PPE as directed and provided for protection
• Performs other duties as instructed and assigned

Qualifications

• Bystronic equipment experience, preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical training or vocational education in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience maintaining manufacturing or fabrication equipment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic to intermediate electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with welding, machining, and metal fabrication equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in fluent English
• Forklift and crane certified
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and materials as required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, dust, and moving machinery.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• CNC machine troubleshooting and maintenance, preferred
• Electrical troubleshooting and motor controls.

Benefits offered for this job

• Starting pay: $30-35 per hour, experience dependent
• Medical
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Vision
• Vacation
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Benefit Account