Machine Tool Technician

Job Title : Machine Tool Technician

Location: Sterling Heights, MI (HYBRID)

Employment Type: Full-Time

The Company is a leading manufacturer of specialized machine tools, measuring machines, and automation systems for freight and transit railways worldwide. The machines are used for the maintenance and production of wheel sets, axles, and wheels on locomotives, freight cars, and commuter and light rail vehicles. The automation systems support railway maintenance facilities as well as other manufacturing industries.

The Machine Tool Technician will perform all activities associated with installing, servicing, retooling and maintaining The Company’s Deep Rolling equipment. This role will require travel to customer sites to service machines throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical systems.

Essential Functions:

• Disassemble, inspect, and recondition tooling or machine components to locate damaged or worn parts.
• Perform mechanical assembly, disassembly, alignment, and adjustments on machine tool components including spindles, slides, bearings, couplings, and drive systems.
• Use drawings, blueprints, and precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gages, SPC) to verify dimensions.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems such as pistons, rams, pulleys, belts, gears, and lubrication systems.
• Diagnose and repair failures of mechanical systems to restore proper operation.
• Use electrical schematics to test and troubleshoot supporting electrical systems including switches, PLCs, PCs, sensors, and motors.
• Understand PLC function and troubleshoot machine I/O’s (experience in PLC programming a plus).
• Use hydraulic schematics to test and troubleshoot hydraulic power systems.
• Operate crankshaft measurement and testing equipment; compile and maintain records in accordance with specifications.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities as needed.
• Operate pallet stacker / forklift as required.
• Testing machines to verify calibration, accuracy, and overall operation.
• Start-up and debug of newly manufactured or rebuilt machines both in The Company’s factory and at customer facilities.
• Travel both domestic and international is REQUIRED. Travel will be about 70% which may include weekends.
• Lifting 40 to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.

Additional Responsibilities:

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in a technical field (mechatronics or engineering preferred) OR 3-5 year’s related experience in similar field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are REQUIRED.
• Strong mechanical aptitude REQUIRED.
• Ability to read and utilize technical documents REQUIRED.
• Excellent time management skills REQUIRED.
• Must be a self-motivated individual and be able to hit the ground running meeting the company’s and client’s needs.
• Strong working knowledge of how mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic processes integrate to ensure efficient machine operation.
• Experience in troubleshooting CNC’s and/or PLC’s a PLUS.
• Customer-Oriented mentality, able to clearly communicate technical information.
• Must work well with people.
• Must combine professionalism and enthusiasm with approach to work.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite of products.
• Must possess an unrestricted Driver’s License.

Language Requirements:

• Must speak fluent English and Spanish.
• Must be able to read and write in both English and Spanish.