Manufacturing Support Preventative Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing Support Preventative Maintenance Technician

Country/Region: United States

Job Location: Delray Beach

Required Travel (%): 0

Work Model: onsite

Your Mission: In this position working 1st Shift (7:00am to 3:30pm), you will support the reliability and performance of Kurt Towers, workholding systems, and Palletech automation equipment through routine inspections, preventive maintenance activities, and basic troubleshooting. You will learn and develop technical maintenance skills while helping ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. You may be required to perform other duties in the Manufacturing support area.

How you will make a difference:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks initially under the guidance of senior technicians, supervisors and engineers but eventually function independently.
• Inspect Kurt Towers, fixtures, tombstones, hydraulic clamps, and workholding systems for wear, damage, or abnormal conditions.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment according to established maintenance procedures.
• Assist with the repair and replacement of basic mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Report equipment concerns potential reliability issues to maintenance and engineering teams.
• Help maintain workholding systems to ensure safe and repeatable production processes.
• Complete maintenance documentation, checklists, and work orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with company standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities and 5S initiatives within the manufacturing environment.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to meet operational goals.
• Follow all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures.

What you should be good at:

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Using basic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Following written instructions, work procedures, and maintenance schedules.
• Identifying obvious equipment issues and reporting them promptly.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Maintaining attention to detail and completing tasks accurately.
• Managing time and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrating a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning.
• Promoting a safe and organized workplace.

High School Diploma or GED required. Technical school, vocational training, or maintenance-related coursework preferred. 0-2 years of maintenance, manufacturing, mechanical, or technical experience. Basic understanding of mechanical systems; experience with hydraulic or pneumatic systems is a plus. Ability to read and understand basic maintenance instructions and equipment documentation. Basic computer skills for entering maintenance data and completing work orders. Desire to develop technical and troubleshooting skills in an industrial manufacturing environment.

What you can look forward to:

• Career Stability: With over 130 years of industry leadership, HOERBIGER offers the security of a long-established company with a forward-looking vision.
• Financial Stability and Rewarding Compensation: We recognize and value your contributions with competitive salaries and local fringe benefits.
• Supportive Teamwork: A positive atmosphere and a collaborative environment, where you'll experience mutual support among colleagues.
• Professional and Personal Growth: With a polite and respectful culture, there's often a greater emphasis on personal development and continuous learning.
• Recognition and Appreciation: Being part of a polite and appreciative team means that your efforts and achievements are recognized and celebrated.

Who we are: Join our global team of over 7,500 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology, as well as growth markets such as semiconductor, automation, photonics, aerospace and medical. Guided by our core values - Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness - we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 40 countries and 150 locations, you'll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.