Maintenance/Machine Maintenance Technician

Machine Maintenance TechnicianIDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a proud 123-year-old American-owned electric motor and generator manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Machine Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance team in Mansfield, Ohio. In an exciting time of growth for American manufacturing and electrification, we're expanding our operations and need skilled technicians who take pride in keeping our equipment running at peak performance and share our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.As a Machine Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for ensuring all machinery and mechanical equipment operate in optimal working order. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll play a critical hands-on role in maintaining the equipment that produces IDEAL's specialty electric machines. We're looking for someone who is reliable, proactive, and takes pride in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting that keeps production moving.Whether you're an experienced maintenance professional or someone with strong mechanical aptitude and equipment experience, this is your opportunity to work with a company that values skilled trades and understands that great maintenance is the backbone of excellent manufacturing. At IDEAL, we believe in doing things right, getting better every day, and building products that power the world's most critical applications. Join us and help build this American IDEAL.Key Responsibilities & ActivitiesDiagnose faulty performance, adjust and/or dismantle equipment as required to repair or replace defective part; reassemble equipment performing cleaning and heating as requiredLoad and unload trucks bearing machine maintenance equipment and install equipment as neededInstall, replace, or repair pipeline systems, including valvingReplace belts, drain and refill hydraulic oil supply systems, lubricate equipmentRepair hydraulic and pneumatic power toolsPerform preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment according to PM schedulesMay perform basic electrical workFabricate repair parts and rebuild equipment as neededDetermine tools and parts to be ordered for repairsBuild safety guards, cabinets, shelving, benches, tables, counters, pallets, and platformsPerform both rough and finished carpentry including varnish, paint or stainMaintain building and grounds, sewers, fire-fighting equipment, fencing and other barriersMaintain restroom equipmentMay operate a crane or forklift, or drive a company vehicle in the performance of dutiesAbility to use the following: band, cutoff, power, and hack saws, carpentry hand tools, jointer, sander, transit and level, measuring tools, wood turning lathe, drill press, shrink rule, router, roller, forklift, hand truck, crane, power hoist, jack, nailer, stapler, banding equipment, portable power tools, tractor, back hoe, jack hammer, milling machine, engine lathe with 18" max. sharpener, pipe threader, hand break, hand tools, heating and soldering torches, iron worker, safety lock outs, paint and chemical sprayerKey QualificationsHigh School diploma or certified equivalentMinimum three years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining machinery, equipment, and tools in a heavy manufacturing environmentExperience working with pneumatic and hydraulic equipmentWorking knowledge and experience in basic plumbing and electrical disciplinesAnalytical thinking and problem-solving capabilityTechnical literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite, and ERP and CRM softwareTeamwork approach with excellent communication skillsExceptional attention to detail and time-management skillsAdditional Desirable Qualifications Skills and KnowledgeMachine maintenance course training certifications or education in a related field preferredWorking Conditions and Work HoursDaily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40 hour minimumMust be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nightsThis position generally operates in the manufacturing areas of the facilityThis role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, copiers/printers, and phonesRequirements & DisclosuresMust maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan.Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.The employee is occasionally required to climb heights of up to 20 feetThe employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.IDEAL is a drug-free workplace.