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Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (7am-3pm)

Galvion

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift (7am-3pm)

Newport, VT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Galvion's head systems are best in class. Protection must be reliable and strong; but agility, mobility, flexibility and integration are game changers. Our highly skilled, cross-functional team of industry specialists, engineers and product designers work with advanced materials and cutting edge tools to drive our protective solutions and ensure that they meet our singular objective: to enhance survivability.

    Every single member of our Armor team plays a critical role in making sure that the helmets and armor that we create for military and tactical users worldwide are manufactured flawlessly and delivered to those that need them. This is product design, development and production that really matters. Join our dedicated and dynamic team, and work on the cutting edge of advanced protective and integrated systems that save lives.

    PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES

    • Preventative & corrective maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment
    • Troubleshoot and repairs to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems as necessary at facility

    SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Perform routine preventative / corrective maintenance on all manufacturing and support equipment.
    • Perform general equipment repairs, installations, and improvements as well as maintain a spare parts inventory.
    • Assist Engineering on development and process improvement projects.
    • Assist R&D on upcoming products as needed.
    • Maintaining cleanliness of equipment.
    • Perform repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, electric and plumbing installation and other repair work as required.
    • Follow safe maintenance practices and procedures.
    • Enter work in megamation system as needed
    • Fabricate pieces and parts as necessary
    • Assist facility teams with process improvements, research and order parts for the facility and equipment
    • Maintain inventory of spare parts for repairs
    • Schedule outside vendors as needed.
    • Assist production as needed
    • Other duties as required and assigned

    Knowledge, Skill & Experience Requirements

    • High School diploma or equivalent. Formal training in electrical and/or mechanical repairs a plus.
    • Minimum 5 years' experience working in an industrial manufacturing maintenance organization.
    • Self-motivate able to work with minimal supervision
    • Knowledgeable in hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    • Ability to read and understand machine vendor operating instructions and procedures
    • General capability to read and understand mechanical drawings and wiring schematics
    • Experience with carpentry, welding, fabricating and/or machining
    • Ability to prioritize and complete work with minimal supervision
    • Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
    • Must work closely with the Engineering staff to implement new projects
    • Must be able to follow assembly instructions and drawings
    • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
    • Open minded, reliable and willingness to learn new skill sets
    • Possess excellent people skills and works well in a team environment
    • Computer skills with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, a plus
    • Skills utilizing machine shop equipment and fabricating repair parts, a plus
    • Clear understanding of safe work practices and Lockout / Tag out protocols

    Work environment ( include physical requirements)

    • Must be able to safely work at varying heights throughout the facility utilizing proper safety protocol.
    • Must be able to demonstrate safe lifting capability for 50 pounds on a regular basis and be able to operate lifting mechanisms for heavier loads.
    • Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist frequently as well as reach overhead.
    • Able to safely operate basic hand tools and simple power tools.
    • Wear eye protection, cut, chemical & heat-resistant gloves, heat-resistant sleeves and other Personal Protective Equipment as required.

    At Galvion, we believe in human-centered innovation. Everything that we do starts with the end-user - the warfighter, the law enforcement officer, the first responder. We work proactively to identify and solve the problems left unsolved by others. We continuously strive to exceed expectation and imagination, whether in a partnership that we facilitate, a solution we provide or a product that we deliver.

    Our Armor, Active Systems and Focused Solutions divisions work independently as well as collaboratively to design, develop and deliver best-in-class, purpose-built, advanced solutions that enhance the agility and survivability of the world's most demanding military and tactical end-users. We exist to empower their missions: we protect the people who protect us. We are thinkers. Doers. Pioneers. We are passionate about what we do. Always looking to the future. Always one step ahead. And with almost 400 people working across design, manufacturing, sales, testing, research, and administration, we're able to create integrated solutions that genuinely challenge perceptions about what's possible.

    This is your opportunity to build more than just a career. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our life-saving, life-changing work. Join our team and our mission today.

    Galvion provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Galvion complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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