Senior Machine Maintenance Mechanic

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Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.

Senior Machine Maintenance Mechanic Primary Objective:

Senior Machine Maintenance Technician’s responsibilities include wiring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining motor and control circuitry for both equipment and the facility. They ensure compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC), perform preventive maintenance, and work with engineering to develop process improvements. Additionally, they interpret technical documents, collaborate with teams, keep detailed records, and may travel globally to assist with project installations. These duties are crucial for maintaining efficient and safe operations within MTS Systems.
To keep machinery and mechanical equipment operated in the plant in good repair.

US citizenship is required to comply with all government regulations

Requires :  Certificate - Registered  Unlicensed Electrician 

Knowledge of NEC Codes and Experience working in manufacturing company. 

Major Areas of Accountability:

Maintains and repairs all assigned equipment in a professional and timely manner.

• Functional and operational knowledge of hydraulic power units and distribution lines.
• Adjusting various machines to insure efficient operation.
• Trouble shooting / disassembling / diagnosing production machine mechanical and electrical problems.

Determining what parts are defective, locating proper parts and replacing same.

• Operates equipment in a safe manner.
• Keeps good record of time and material spent on specific machines.
• General repair of tools, equipment, and devices.

Accepts responsibility and takes initiative for completing required operations in an efficient manner.

• Demonstrates an understanding of his/her customers' expectations.
• Takes initiative and makes decisions to meet the customers' expectations.
• Develops solutions and resolves performance issues.
• Estimates repair time and materials.
• Provides feedback to area supervisor on machine problems, trends, and workloads.

Maintains Preventative Maintenance database.

• Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment in a timely and efficient manner.
• Keeps accurate inventory control of parts and supplies needed for preventative and curative maintenance.

Keeps informed on new products, equipment, and improved maintenance procedures and methods.

• Maintains knowledge and training in industry, technology and MTS products.
• Participates in required training.
• Provides training (as appropriate for responsibility level).
• Exhibits professionalism on the job at MTS 

Behaves in a respectful manner toward coworkers, engineers, supervisors and customers. 

• Communicates effectively with coworkers, engineers, supervisors and customers.
• Works and cooperates effectively with all company personnel to affect from and coordinate solutions to problems.

Keeps work area clean and well organized.
Performs other duties as assigned

• US citizenship is required to comply with all government regulations
• Two-year trade school training in machine maintenance and operation and 8+ years’ experience to include trouble-shooting and preventative type maintenance on machinery or high school/GED and 10+ years applicable experience in an applicable environment.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical wiring and mechanical machine functions.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulics.
• Capable and able to become qualified to operate overhead hoists.
• Certified to operate fork truck (or willing to be certified - company paid

Best in Class Benefits

• Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • HSA/FSA with a company match
  • Income Protection Benefits
  • Industry Leading 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Matching Gift and Volunteer Program

Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back

• Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
• It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.    
• ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.