Machine Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description : ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognized for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defense industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

ROLE

The Machine Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing the facilities and manufacturing equipment and systems. This is a hands-on position involving mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment including Plastic Injection Molding Machines, CNC, Vacuum deposition coating chambers, machine automation. It also includes maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utilities systems of the industrial plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES & PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Repair and maintains electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment including Injection molding machines, CNC machines, vacuum deposition coating chambers, auxiliary equipment such as temperature control units and chillers to ensure minimal downtime.
• Perform all activities for maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utilities systems of the industrial plant including air conditioning and heating units.
• Work with outside service teams to coordinate repair of specialty equipment.
• Performs clean-ups, equipment and office moves and preparing storage areas.
• Develop and carries out preventive maintenance program in conjunction with production staff.
• Perform maintenance on HVAC systems and plumbing as needed.
• Work with 3-phase electrical systems up to 480V, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Assist in winter maintenance, including salting, shoveling, and lot cleanup as needed.
• Ensure that safety protocols and industry standards are followed during all maintenance activities.
• Support the Safety & Security program relative to employees and the physical plant.
• Is aware of and maintains compliance with OSHA and other governmental regulations regarding workplace safety, waste disposal, elevator inspections, clean water and any other regulated activity.
• Performs general carpentry, painting and building repairs
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, log maintenance activities, and ensure equipment uptime.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and implement process improvements for machinery and infrastructure.
• Assist in winter maintenance, including salting, shoveling, and lot cleanup as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Preferred Qualifications :

Notes : This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

US Postings ONLY : In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.

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