CNC Maintenance Technician
: Job Details :

REPORTS TO: CNC Maintenance SupervisorSUPERVISES: NADUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works under the general direction of management, supervising complex technical work utilizing a wide variety of resources, including computers. Often responsible for all or part of a project.
• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs process/production CNC machines and equipment as well as related mechanical equipment, such as pallets, fixtures, and spindles. Calibrates instrumentation, equipment, and controls for optimum performance.
• Finds solutions and helps with procurement of spare parts.
• Identifies and documents cost savings.
• Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills in order to complete assignments.
• Performs preventive maintenance on process/production equipment as scheduled in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to read part manuals, electrical and mechanical schematics, assembly instructions and troubleshooting guides
• Use machine tool manuals, technical documents, internal and vendor resources to research machine issues Identify, order, and replace parts as necessary
• Responds and provides service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations and industry standards.
• Recommends activities to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems
• Understands company policies and enforces safety regulations.
• Safely performs functions of the position including following proper safety guidelines such as performing job hazard analysis, following lockout/Tag out procedures, and wearing PPE as required.
• Operates various measuring, diagnostic and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Demonstrates a high level of urgency and flexibility to meet emerging business needs.
• Other duties as assigned by Foreman or Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Six years of experience as a CNC repair technician in an industrial production environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work in an aerial lift or scissor lift at heights up to 30 feet or higher.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blue prints and drawings
• Willing to work any assigned and holidays as needed
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Associates Degree in Industrial Technology, Industrial Electrical, or related program.
  • Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley, Siemens 7, Mitsubishi, Siemens 840d and Fanuc controllers.
  • Experience troubleshooting Gantry/Robotic systems and controls (Fanuc, ABB, Liebherr, etc.)
  • Experience troubleshooting CNC Machine tools, including but not limited to Heller, Prism, ABA, Elb, Liebherr and Toyoda.
  • Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems such as conveyors, filtration systems, and coolant systems to OEM specifications.
  • Experience with alignments and machine geometry using precision calibration tools.
  • Experience troubleshooting, repairing and working safely with 480v 3 phase electrical components.
  • Experience utilizing measurement tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, various type gauges, and calibers to set tolerances to OEM Specifications.
  • Experience using ballbar and laser equipment for alignments, calibration, and compensations of CNC controlled machine tools.
  • NFPA-70E Training.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be eligible for employment with Austal USA:
  • 18 years or older at time of application
  • Able to provide proof of US Person status
  • No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
  • No felony convictions of drug crimes within three years from disposition date
  • Willing to submit to a drug screen
  • Willing to submit to a background check

TOOLS: Hand tools, laser alignment tools, measuring tools, computer diagnostic, internet, meters, and othersLIAISES WITH: Production operators and supervision, Site Services personnelWORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.SAFETY:Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.Equal Employment CommitmentAny qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-###-####.Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal's commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.