Maintenance Technician

Title: Maintenance Technician – Sterling Heights, MI Job Description: A detail oriented and organized individual to join our company as a Maintenance Technician in our Maintenance Department. This is a full-time position. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing facility and machine maintenance duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager. Our employees enjoy full coverage health insurance as well as a healthy 401K and many more benefits. VECCO prides itself on empowering all employees to do their job and think for themselves in a team atmosphere of mutual collaboration. Responsibilities: Facility maintenance for CNC Precision Aerospace Manufacturer Machine repairs and preventive maintenance for all equipment General machine and facility repairs and upkeep Maintain daily compressor checks Shop wide 5S participation Maintain pneumatic air lines Assist with equipment relocations Promote EH & S culture during all daily activities Ensures adherence to applicable VECCO internal, federal, state and local laws and regulations related to compliance and takes responsibility to ensure ongoing conformity with such rules and regulations. This position is almost 100% physical with some administrative duties Walking 90% Standing 10%: In general, standing while doing machine repairs and PM’s and sitting while doing smaller bench repairs. Lifting: 10-15 pounds or less 50% of the time, up to 40 pounds occasionally. Hoist is used to move, position, and lift larger or heavier parts. Reaching: Frequent reaching across machines required at shoulder level or overhead. Repetitive Motion: generally, not an issue; repetitive motion is minimal. Using hand tools, wrenches, screw drivers, and power drill. Carrying/Lifting: Must be able to carry one-gallon containers of oil and lift over head to dump containers into machines. Must carry 5-gallon containers of hydraulic oil and lift waist high to dump into machines. Pushing/Pulling: Must pull motors and hydraulic units out of machines for repair, weighing up to 75 lbs. Occasionally pushing or pulling pallet jacks to move parts out of the way. Miscellaneous: Must have the ability to work on lifts to reach the ceiling overhead to change lights and run electrical wires (16 feet off the ground). Fabrication of components for machine and equipment repairs. Knowledge of safe practical use of Bridgeport and Lathe a must. Working around electricity requires a steady hand inside electrical cabinets(480volts). Proper lock out tag out technique is paramount Must safely work on ladder for machine and facility maintenance. Significant bending and reaching around running machinery. Precision machine shop with high tolerances. Sharp metal objects and metal chips from spent material are prevalent and must be handled daily. Winter requires occasional snow shoveling. Occasional painting with water and oil-based paints. Other tasks as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required 2-7 years of machine tool maintenance troubleshooting and repair, prior Mazak experience preferred Demonstrated mechanical, electrical and PLC ability Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend work instruction Ability to perform minor facility repairs to Plumbing, Electrical, and HVAC, Working knowledge of hand tools including manual and electric Ability to successfully multitask in a manufacturing environment Must have a valid US Passport About VECCO: Vital Engineered Components Company provides complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defense market. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vital Engineered Components Company