Maintenance Tech III at Sumitomo Machinery Corp of America in Chesapeake, Virginia

Job Description:

Hourly Range starting at $28.88 increase based on experience
Benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer Hours
Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
Access to LinkedIn Learning
YMCA discount and more!

Purpose and Scope of Job:

Maintenance and Repair of CNC/PLC-based manufacturing machines & assembly equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Improve machine repeatability and reliability through a variety of assignments, including, but not limited to: machine installation, overhaul, diagnosis & repair, pipefitting, fabrication, welding, and electrical runs.

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

Maintenance, Diagnosis & Repair:

Manufacturing: CNC and manual machines (vertical & horizontal milling machines, lathes, multitasking/mill-turn combination machines, boring machines, grinders, drills, gear cutting machines, broaches, facing/centering machines, bandsaws, plasma cutting machines, press brakes, welding equipment, media blasting equipment and robotics).
Assembly: (Cranes, Electrical testing panels, Air leak testers, Forklifts, PLC controlled dispensing equipment, Carousals, Paint/drying booths, scales & conveyor systems, Hydraulic presses, Parts washers, Ovens/Bearing heaters, Packaging machines).
Facilities equipment: HVAC, Air Compressors, Overhead doors

Connect power/air/water lines to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation. Be a resource to Manufacturing Engineering for capability studies and trial runs on new installations.
Use of alignment and measuring instruments, set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
Replace defective parts on machines or adjust clearances and alignment of moving parts.
Responsible for ensuring compliance of all safety and regulatory standards in SMA's manufacturing & Assembly environment.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement in the assigned areas.
Able to work rotating shifts and weekends (non-production) downtime.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent; Technical Associates degree desired but not required.
Minimum 8-10 years' experience: operation/maintenance of CNC machines, or process industry electrical/mechanical controls, or robotic machine operation/maintenance.
Understand & interpret control schematics, mechanical, and electrical engineering drawings
Understand Mechanical, Electrical, & Control systems in manufacturing equipment.
Competent understanding of welding & fabrication, plumbing, & electric installations.
Understanding of mechanical alignment fundamentals.
Basic computer skills (understanding of MS Office
Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which 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, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMA's Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy).
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.