Machine Repair Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Machine Repair Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, fabrication and installation of all types of production/CNC machines and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions;
• Diagnoses electronic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and thermal machinery problems;
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area;
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment or other problems;
• Removes and replaces worn or defective parts and realigns and adjusts components of machines;
• Starts machines and equipment to test operation following repair;
• Procures repair parts and maintains inventory levels according to machinery breakdown histories;
• Repairs broken parts and performs all repairs in an efficient, safe and timely manner according to company policies;
• Sets priorities and schedules machine repairs and maintenance according to production/customer demands;
• Documents repair/preventative maintenance history via ManagerPlus software and database;
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor;
• Adhere to Employee’s responsibilities outlined in Cygnus’ Health & Safety Policy.

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Associate Degree in EET or MET AND/OR minimum 5 years relevant experience preferred;
• Possess proficiency with all diagnostic equipment, blueprint reading, electrical/electronic schematic interpretation, and pneumatic and thermal diagram understand;
• Must possess computer operation and troubleshooting skills;
• CNC and G code knowledge preferred;
• Good communication and organization skills;
• Ability to work well with others;
• Must be available to work as much overtime as needed;
• Ability to work in a manufacturing shop environment (including hot, cold and/or noisy areas);
• Frequent hand to finger, handle, feel objects & tools, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking and hearing;
• Physically submit to periodic drug tests (employment is contingent upon favorable results)