Preventative Maintenance Technician - Palatine, IL

Job Description

Job Description

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Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Morris Midwest, is a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America. It is a regional distributor of CNC machine tools, tooling and accessories, and related engineering and support services. We are seeking a motivated Preventative Maintenance Technician willing to learn. This role will provide exciting opportunities to work for a multidimensional company in a fast-paced, growing industry.

Job Responsibilities

The Preventative Maintenance Technician will have a basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to successfully provide scheduled maintenance of CNC production equipment through the use of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. Duties include but are not limited to.

• Daily travel from home to Customer facilities with occasional overnight hotel stays required when servicing remote Customer locations within the designated coverage territory or when participating in remote training programs.
• Demonstrating a desire to help others and be a team member.
• Applying machine tool manuals, technical documents, internal and vendor resources to research machine parts and service.
• Provide a direct communication link between the Customer and the Morris Service Group.
• Aligning with safety laws and maintaining a clean, orderly work area.
• Promoting and performing preventative maintenance on customer machine tool equipment and conducting maintenance training to customer employees.
• Possessing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of machine tool industry and product lines represented by the company.
• Through service and Customer relationships, build brand dedication.
• Conduct travel and work in a safe manner, constantly learning new technology and soft skills.

Job Requirements

Other Functions :

The duties listed above are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Mental and physical requirements :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What’s in it for You :

We take great pride in our employees and offer a variety of benefits that allow our employees to be successful inside and outside of work :

Mental and physical requirements :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Posting# : 1309B (Palatine, IL)