Maintenance Technician - Controls

About the role

• Join our team and embark on a once in a lifetime opportunity to build a world class, greenfield facility focused on the manufacturing of superalloys for the aerospace, space, and defense industries. Responsibilities will include commissioning and troubleshooting activities alongside equipment vendors and our engineering team. Once operational, technicians will be responsible for the preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment, troubleshooting, and repairs of equipment in a metals manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong understanding of the electrical systems that support our sites equipment including vacuum, compression, hydraulic, mechanical, robotic, and pneumatic systems and furnace power supply units, as well as the ability to perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

What you'll do

• Assistintheinitialbuildingof the facilityand installation of equipment. 

• Perform preventive, predictive,and corrective maintenance on metalmanufacturingmachineryincludingfurnaces and associated downstream processing machines. 

• Troubleshoot and repairequipment within the facilitywith a focus onissues related toelectrical, controls, and roboticfaults and failures. 

• Respond to machine breakdowns and unplanned downtime ina timelyand efficient manner to minimize production delays. 

• Conduct routine inspections to ensure equipment isoperatingat peak performance andmeetsafety standards. 

• Maintainaccuratemaintenance logs, including details of repairs, parts used, and time spent on each task. 

• Collaborate with productionand engineering teamstosolve issues thatimpactsafety, ergonomics, reliability,or production uptime. 

• Assistin equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications as needed. 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety procedures and company policies. 

• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical components, including motors, sensors,robots, automation systems,and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Technical degree or certification preferredbut notrequired. 

• Proven experienceof3+ years in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial setting. 

• Strong knowledge ofelectrical systemsand their interactions withmechanical,hydraulic,vacuum, compressor,and pneumatic systems, PLCs, and automation platforms. 

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals. 

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills. 

• Proficient with hand tools, power tools,and diagnostic equipment. 

• Familiarity with preventiveand predictivemaintenance practices and techniques. 

• Ability to work well independently and as part ofthe engineering and production teams. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively. 

• Good communicationskills and the ability to interact with cross-functional teams. 

• Flexibility to work on rotating shifts, weekends, oron callwhenrequired. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for extended periods. 

• Ability to work in noisy, hot, or potentially hazardous environments (withappropriate PPE). 

• Comfortable working with heavy machinery and tools.