Maintenance Technician

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Elizabethtown, KY plant, you will be a Maintenance Technician.

Our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for troubleshooting, assembling, testing, and maintaining complex heavy industrial equipment.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (TO NAME A FEW)

• Responsible for performing daily maintenance, startups, break down repair, perform preventive maintenance, repair safety concerns and general facilities maintenance.
• Track time and materials in EAM program.
• Perform PM's and keep accurate records of work performed.
• Support Continuous Improvement projects.
• Perform test and calibrations to process equipment.
• Troubleshoot machine mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatic and electrical control systems.
• Participate in TPM initiatives.
• Participate in downtime reduction initiatives.
• The employee must have consistent attendance and must be able to work regular and/or flexible hours or shifts, overtime.
• Other duties assigned, as needed, by the Maintenance Manager.

ABOUT YOU

• Requires a 2-year technical degree or 5 years of progressive Maintenance experience
• Experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical hydraulics, pneumatics systems.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks, lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Must be willing to work ANY shift
• Must have own tools
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, plus overtime, with reliable and consistent attendance
• Must have good communication skills, with the ability to carry out written and verbal instruction
• Basic reading, math, computer, and measurement skills required
• Understanding of AC/DC electrical control circuits.
• Understand and troubleshoot VFD and servo control systems.
• Ability to interpret technical and maintenance manuals as required to address equipment and instrumentation failure.
• Ability to read electrical schematics to troubleshoot process equipment.
• Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, building collaborative relationships.
• Preferred experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical hydraulics, pneumatics systems.
• Preferred experienced in metal work welding, fabrication and general mill work.
• Preferred experienced in troubleshooting PLC's
• Preferred knowledge of industrial wiring, controls and instrumentation
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less

1. Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options
2. Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire

• Eligible for 2 weeks of paid vacation
• Eligible for 11 paid holidays

• Eligible for 8 sickness and accident days upon completing probation

• 401(k): with up to 6% company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more
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WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.