Machine Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Machine Maintenance Technician
Position available in: Charleston, South Carolina
Job Type: Full time
Positions Available: 3

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).

Summary: This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.

Shift Schedule:

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 6:00 AM
  • $1.75 per hour shift differential for 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and weekends (OVERTIME)

Compensation/Benefits:

• Hourly Range: $24.00-34.00/hr, plus overtime & shift differential
• 6% 401(k) company match, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program, up to $10,000/yr
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

Required Education & Experience:

• High school or equivalent
• CNC/Machine tool troubleshooting experience (Siemens 840D series)
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Siemens Step 7 PLC)
• (Preferred) Technicial certificate or training in controls systems (Siemens PLC, HMI, Motion Control Systems), system integration, sensors, & electromechanical devices

Qualifications:

• Skilled in mechanical equipment maintenance, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements with hand and power tools, lift equipment and ladders.
• Attention to detail, flexible in demeanor, listens to supervision, desiring to grow in job knowledge and productivity.
• Follows safe work practices and policies; Safe driving rules and practices for forklift and man-lift operations.
• PLC troubleshooting/maintenance experience with strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
• Basic electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of basic shop arithmetic and knowledge of the metric system.
• Basic MS Windows-based PC operation and MS Office program use.
• Must be able and willing to work weekends (OVERTIME)
• Experience with aerial platforms and working at heights
• Ability to lift and move materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 40 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and repetitively climb stairs within a manufacturing environment

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on the Broetje Automated Fuselage Equipment and related support equipment; following operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical assemblies in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring equipment and test fixture.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling assemblies using hand and power tools, hoists and cranes; examining form and fit of parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of tooling and equipment, using hand tools to written specifications in the OEM documentation.
• Controls downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment following written procedures complying with OEM standards.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt through the Maximo asset management system.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs through inter-shift pass downs.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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