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Maintenance Technician
Elizabethtown, KY
Job Description
At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Elizabethtown, KY plant is seeking skilled and experienced an experienced Maintenance Technician. Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you:
PERKS AT WORK
- Great team culture that works together to get the job done
- Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and parental leave
- Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!
- Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!
ABOUT THE JOB
- Responsible for performing daily maintenance, startups, break down repair, perform preventive maintenance, repair safety concerns and general facilities maintenance.
- Track time and materials in EAM program.
- Perform PM's and keep accurate records of work performed.
- Support Continuous Improvement projects.
- Perform test and calibrations to process equipment.
- Troubleshoot machine mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatic and electrical control systems.
- Participate in TPM initiatives.
- Participate in downtime reduction initiatives.
- The employee must have consistent attendance and must be able to work regular and/or flexible hours or shifts, overtime.
- Other duties assigned, as needed, by the Maintenance Manager.
ABOUT YOU
- Requires a 2-year technical degree or 5 years of progressive Maintenance experience
- Experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical hydraulics, pneumatics systems.
- High level of mechanical aptitude.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks, lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Must be willing to work ANY shift
- Must be able to work 40 hours per week, plus overtime, with reliable and consistent attendance
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards
- Must have good communication skills, with the ability to carry out written and verbal instruction
- Basic reading, math, computer, and measurement skills required
- Communication skills: verbal, written, listening and understanding
- Preferred experience in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical hydraulics, pneumatics systems.
- High level of mechanical aptitude.
- Preferred experienced in metal work welding, fabrication and general mill work.
- Preferred experienced in troubleshooting PLC's thru RSLogix software 5, 500 and 5000 series.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong team player; proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships.
- Preferred knowledge of industrial wiring, controls and instrumentation.
- Understanding of AC/DC electrical control circuits.
- Understand and troubleshoot VFD and servo control systems.
- Ability to interpret technical and maintenance manuals as required to address equipment and instrumentation failure.
- Ability to read electrical schematics to troubleshoot process equipment.
- Preferred knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Must have own tools
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Temperatures may vary in accordance with weather conditions and may be extreme. Gates is managed in compliance with OSHA guidelines and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
ABOUT GATES
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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We invite you to learn more about us and our values at .
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.
Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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