at Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc. in Cicero, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Brad Foote Gear Works is hiring a Maintenance Technician II position on 1st shift in our manufacturing facility based in Cicero, IL. This role ensures operation of machinery and CNC equipment by completing preventive and maintenance repair requirements on motors, conveyor systems, and all mechanical aspects of the CNC's and equipment; following Brad Foote's procedures effectively while adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Diagnose, disassemble and determine the number of repairs necessary
Replaces or repair defective parts and reassembles equipment assuring proper functioning and quality performance of such equipment
Lay out, assemble, install and maintain hydraulic systems and pneumatic equipment
Remove/install parts necessary for repairs by: using hoists, cranes, forklift and other special tools
Identify parts used for repairs and aid in maintaining critical part spares
Fabricate machine parts by inspecting used parts; using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
Level and align spindles, pallet systems, tool changers, and axis on a CNC or manual machine
Basic electrical testing of equipment and phasing connection knowledge
Perform preventive maintenance using CMMs software or equivalent
Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests to supervisors and outside service technicians
Keep buildings, equipment and work areas clean and hazard free
Work safe and use lock out/tag out as necessary
Report any machine deficiencies found to supervision
Perform facilities maintenance and up-keeping when necessary
All other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent education
Facilities maintenance: 2 years
CNC Repair/Maintenance mechanic: 3 years
Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Use hand and power tools
Able to read hydraulic/mechanical prints
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend documents including technical information. Ability to speak effectively with vendors and as a representative of the Company.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several variables at the same time.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Operators are called upon to lift and carry heavy objects in a heavy manufacturing environment.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee is required to bend and squat. The employee is required to operate heavy equipment such as cranes and man lifts. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.Considerable use of the arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping and handling structural material is required. The employee must have the ability to keep hands and arms steady; must have the ability to quickly move and must be able to grasp with two hands; must have the ability to use the abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing. The employee may occasionally lift and or move up to 80 pounds or more with assistance.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a factory production work environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to or works near moving mechanical parts; change in indoor climate conditions and vibration.Will be exposed to seasonal conditions.Will also be exposed to dirt, dust and other by products of heavy fabrication work.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with... For full info follow application link.
Brad Foote is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
