Shop Tech

Maintenance TechnicianWe are looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting daily shop operations by performing a variety of general tasks. Responsibilities include assisting with basic mechanical work, cleaning and organizing the shop, preparing parts through blasting and solvent cleaning, and helping with painting and handling of components. This role helps ensure the shop runs efficiently and maintains quality and safety standards.Primary Role ResponsibilitiesMaintain a safe working environment and a commitment to safety excellence.Responsible for understanding and complying with the safety policy, procedures, and instructions.Maintaining a clean and organized work area.General mechanical helper participating in disassembly of rotating equipment.Steam clean and solvent clean partsPrep and paint parts with approved coatings (with proper training)General shop cleanupPrep shop equipment (balance machines, lathes, mills, etc.) for painting per RMS specificationsFabrication and structural welding of fixturing and skids for shop use. Blast and paint fixturing and skids per RMS specifications.Tack welding of balance weights for balance technicianLight mechanic work with supervision Assist machinist with set ups or moving parts to and from machines.Assist personnel with logistic issues.Prepare and box parts for shipment.Operate fork truck (Training will be provided)Perform other duties as requiredThe above list of activities is not all-inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of the RMS Shop Helper. This above list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.Physical Requirements :While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand and walk for significant portions of the shift.Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 - 50 lbs., walk, climb, reach, kneel, crawl, and balance.Must be able to use hands for assembly and tool usage.Must not have allergies or issues related to handling metals including aluminum, copper, bronze, and steel.Required Experience & Qualifications:At least two years of experience working in an industrial or machine shop setting preferred.Minimum of two years of experience with component assembly and dynamic balancing preferredAdditional Requirements:The position is based at our Bethlehem, PA facility.This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends may be required based on project needs.This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.Ability to act professionally under stressful situations.Able to understand, read, write and speak English.Ability to lift 30 poundsAuthorized to work in the United StatesRMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work / enter a shop or field service environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noiseRequired Education:High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution