Hitchiner Manufacturing · 9 hours ago
Maintenance Specialist
CounterGravity Directional Cast Operation - Main Campus, 594 Elm Street, Milford, New Hampshire, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelHitchiner Manufacturing is a premier supplier of investment castings and fully-finished components, headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire. The Maintenance Specialist role involves troubleshooting and resolving issues with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in the foundry, while also contributing to equipment upgrades and preventive maintenance efforts.
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Responsibilities
Troubleshoot to determine root cause and corrective for hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and devices on all manner of equipment in the investment casting foundry
Provide concepts for equipment upgrades to improve safe operation, productivity, and ease of operation
As part of a team perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex equipment and/or equipment subsystems for individual or multi-disciplinary issues involving one or more of mechanical, electrical or controls
Provide feedback based on troubleshooting including possible solutions along with supplies needed for the resolution
Once a solution is agreed to execute resolution within the maintenance team
Work to minimize downtime for production and support equipment by executing preventive maintenance and providing feedback for predictive maintenance
Follow all safety requirements of the job as outlined on the job safety card
Execute all activities in a safe manner utilizing all PPE required
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Provide feedback for any issues that occur while performing any job task especially items that change the scope of work for the task assigned
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required
Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately
Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance
Install machines which require precise alignment due to interrelated work stations or sequential hydraulic operations
Must follow all safety requirements of job as outlined on the job safety card
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Complete all paperwork associated with the job
Correctly maintain all forms and instruction sheets
Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
Inform your supervisor about problems that occur
May be required to handle hazardous waste by collecting and transferring the waste into proper containers at satellite storage areas or storage areas and assuring that the containers are properly inspected, labeled, and closed as required
Must follow correct instruction for handling hazardous waste and report any deviations to supervisor immediately
Must attend yearly instruction in hazardous waste handling and review of current procedures if job duties could affect non-compliance
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be able to pass Hitchiner mobile support equipment certification for forklifts, scissor-lifts and similar vehicles
Requires sufficient strength and physical dexterity to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Completion of Robotics or Mechatronics Certificate from Manchester Community College or comparable program or successful completion of AMT 100 (Manufacturing Processes), AMT 115 (Reading and Interpreting Engineering Drawings), ETEC 110 (Electrical Fundamentals), and AMT 120 (Motor controls and PLCs for manufacturing)
Advanced Military Training School
Journeyman Electrician license
NFPA 70E certification
HVAC experience
Must be able to obtain a valid lift truck license as needed
Vision requirement of 20/30 near correctable and must be able to differentiate colors
Must purchase own mechanic's hand tools
Benefits
Onsite state of the art Gym/Fitness Center, open 24/7 for all employees
Medical and Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic and Accidental Life Insurance (company paid)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (company paid)
401K (pre-tax and ROTH) with Excellent Company Match and Immediate Vesting
Company Profit Sharing Plan
3 weeks’ Vacation to start; 4 weeks’ Vacation at 5 Years; 5 weeks’ Vacation 10 years seniority
We set you up for success with our “Center for Excellence” onsite training center for new hires and existing employees to improve new learning and continuous growth
Training and Educational Assistance Programs
Company
Hitchiner Manufacturing
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Milford, New Hampshire (USA), Hitchiner Manufacturing is the premier supplier of complete-to-print, high-volume, complex thin-wall investment castings and fully-finished casting-based subassemblies and components to industry.
Founded in 1946
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Kucenski
Chief Financial Officer
Bruce Ebright
Chief Operating Officer
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