Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Position available in: Charleston, South Carolina

Job Type: Full time

Number of Position Open: 3

Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics, working with the top names in our industry. Worldwide locations include: Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include: Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile, (AL) and Seattle (WA).

Summary:

This role will be responsible for maintaining highly specialized, robotic-controlled, automated fastening machines that help assemble aircraft at the Boeing South Carolina facility in North Charleston, SC. Broetje is responsible for all maintenance of this equipment as the equipment's OEM.

Required Education & experience: High school or equivalent

Desirable Experience:

• CNC/Machine tool troubleshooting experience

Qualifications:

• Skilled in mechanical equipment maintenance, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements with hand and power tools, lift equipment and ladders.
• Attention to detail, flexible in demeanor, listens to supervision, desiring to grow in job knowledge and productivity.
• Follows safe work practices and policies; Safe driving rules and practices for forklift and man-lift operations.
• PLC troubleshooting/maintenance experience with strong electrical & mechanical aptitude preferred
• Basic electrical circuit troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of basic shop arithmetic and knowledge of the metric system.
• Basic MS Windows-based PC operation and MS Office program use.

Job responsibilities:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on the Broetje Automated Fuselage Equipment and related support equipment; following operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical assemblies in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring equipment and test fixture.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling assemblies using hand and power tools, hoists and cranes; examining form and fit of parts.
• Adjusts functional parts of tooling and equipment, using hand tools to written specifications in the OEM documentation.
• Controls downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance on equipment following written procedures complying with OEM standards.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt through the Maximo asset management system.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs through inter-shift pass downs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Compensation/Benefits:

• 401(k) company match
• 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), plus thirteen paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

Visit: www.broetje-automation.com andhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_4J6KrX5aHnXZJUoOCDRQ

You should be proficient in:

• OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing)
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• CAM Software
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens)
• HMI
• Servo Motors

Salary info:

$24 - $32 / hr