Maintenance Specialist

The role

You will perform expert-level repair, preventive maintenance and design improvements on mechanical, electrical and control equipment in factories. You will also troubleshoot production lines, train less experienced technicians and support continuous improvement projects.

What you will do

• Perform expert-level break-fix and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Program, troubleshoot and analyze complex control systems, including software, hardware and configuration problems.
• Use predictive tools such as infrared thermography, ultrasonic testing, vibration analysis and laser interferometry.
• Lead and take part in continuous improvement activities, including cost savings.
• Find and source parts, supplies and repair items, and suggest engineered solutions to improve reliability.
• Set up and operate lathes, drill presses, grinders and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts; may perform welding.
• Update maintenance records and CMMS history, and analyze the data.
• Prepare technical input for quotes, cost analysis and repair or rebuild proposals.
• Train and coach less proficient technicians; take on project manager duties when assigned.
• Follow all safety policies and rules, and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.

Required qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Associate degree with a technical focus and 7 years of related industry experience; or 10 years of experience in the specific industry.
• Proficiency in predictive technologies, including vibration analysis or laser interferometer operation, precision alignment and maintenance of process equipment.
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems; can analyze problems, propose alternative solutions and perform repairs.
• Able to use hand tools and specialized tools.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods, climb to heights using ladders or lifts, and work in confined spaces.
• Able to lift and move more than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Good close vision and color vision.
• Able to work in a very loud factory environment with possible exposure to hazardous materials, electrical shock and outdoor weather.

Nice to have

• Six Sigma experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• PTO.
• 401k retirement plan with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Other market-leading benefit programs.

Before you apply

• Equal employment opportunity applies regardless of age, color, race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other legally protected status.

About the company

ATS was founded in 1985 and has a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. It is a professional industrial maintenance company focused on making factories run better.