1st shift Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Hamilton-Ryker is NOW HIRING! Join our Team!

Location: Midway, KY

Shift: 1st shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm Overtime is mandatory on a daily basis

Pay: $20.00 p/hr

What you'll do:

• Responsible for troubleshooting systems
• Performing preventive and predictive maintenance on all installed equipment to minimize downtime
• Support installation and modification of equipment
• Ensure quality control requirements are met
• Process enhancements are realized.
• Optimize line up time
• Proactively resolve equipment issues
• Monitor work performed by outside contractors to ensure that AHK's machine standards are met.
• Follow and comply with all plant safety policies and procedures standards including LOTO.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of various manufacturing equipment.
• Implement and enhance continuous improvement and lean manufacturing processes.
• Effective communication with team members and other departments.
• Maintain integrity of safety devices including light curtains, safety gates, barriers, etc.
• Make modifications to existing equipment as required.
• Ensure equipment meets NEC, OSHA, and AHK's regulations.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspections as required, complete with all repairs.
• Minimize downtime by effective use of resources including response time, technical expertise, tools, spare parts and external contacts.
• Monitor and maintain good housekeeping and daily inspection of equipment.
• Work inside manufacturing facility, with some facility needs outside the perimeter sometimes
• Being able to lift a weight over 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, stooping and stretching
• Being able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Operator Forklift, Crane or Tugger as needed

What we need from you:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or over
• Must comply with client's substance abuse & background policy
• Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must possess valid KY driver's license
• Must have 2 Year degree Technical College or Minimum 5 Year on the job training with industrial manufacturing facility in skilled trade capacity.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years Maintenance experience in an automotive manufacturing environment preferred
• General knowledge of industrial maintenance with an emphasis on electrical, mechanical or controls application
• Journeyman certification is a plus
• Must have good written & oral communications
• Must have good mathematical and communication
• Ability to read and understand schematics
• Ability to use testing and troubleshooting equipment
• Must have a good understanding of rigging, cranes, etc.
• Must have a general knowledge of mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Must be able to pay good attention to detail
• Must have a basic knowledge of drafting (blueprint reading, dimension drawings, etc.)
• Basic knowledge of computer applications (Excel, Word & others)
• Basic knowledge of Electrical including PLC
• Must pose ability to work in a team environment
• Must be able to provide own tools needed for position
• Must be able to work extended hours as needed to meet customer requirements

Why you'll love it:

• Temp to Hire position based upon work ethics and attendance
• Weekly pay
• Direct Deposit
• Medical insurance options
• 401(k)

Apply today! Online at and select Central KY as your closest branch or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to discuss available opportunities!

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