Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance Technician Chatsworth Products - 3.5 Simi Valley, CA Job Details Full-time $28 - $36 an hour 23 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Qualifications Press brake machine Press operation Preventative hardware maintenance Inspection tools Blueprint specification interpretation Grinding machine operation Calibration TIG welding Routine inspections Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Metal fabrication Programmable logic controllers Electrical systems Precision measurement in machining Implementation of OSHA safety standards Electrical diagnostics Cleaning Electrical troubleshooting Pneumatic systems Power tools Manufacturing Root cause analysis Hydraulics Gas metal arc welding 2 years Mechanical troubleshooting CNC machine maintenance Full Job Description Equipment Maintenance Technician Job Summary Focuses on the high-precision machinery used to cut, bend, and join metal. This role requires deep knowledge of industrial equipment such as CNC press brakes and laser cutters. The technician in this sector's scope of responsibilities will be general facility equipment upkeep and specialized machine maintenance and repair.

Roles and Responsibilities Machine Calibration & Precision:

Ensuring that fabrication equipment, such as hydraulic shears and rollers, produces parts to exact blueprint specifications. Preventive Maintenance (PM)

Cycles:

Executing scheduled cleaning, lubrication, and inspection of belts, gears, and motors to prevent unplanned downtime in high-volume production, creating, or modifying parts and structures using welding equipment (MIG/TIG), drills, and shears.

System Diagnostics:

Troubleshooting complex electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems within manufacturing units to identify and fix failures quickly, Using diagnostic tools like multimeters and calipers to perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.

Component Fabrication:

Utilizing shop tools like drill presses and grinders to manufacture or rework replacement parts for machines.

Tooling Upkeep:

Maintaining and sharpening specialized tools, including blades for shears and dies for presses, to ensure clean cuts and proper forming.

Qualifications Key Skills and Tools Tools:

Precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators), power tools, and metalworking tools (drill press, grinder).

Automation:

Basic understanding of PLCs for troubleshooting controller parameters.

Fluids:

Advanced knowledge of fluid mechanics, including both hydraulics and pneumatics.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in reading complicated schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

Safety Compliance:

Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and OSHA safety standards. Requirements and Skills 2 to 5 years of experience specifically in a metalworking or industrial setting, and need significant industrial experience and specific technical credentials Pay range $28.00 - $36.00/hour DOE At Chatsworth Products, you will enjoy the unique benefits of becoming an Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company's success and revenue, whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares, and a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they're valued, respected, and trusted to help guide the company's future. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled