Service Mechanic / Technician

KASTO Inc. with around 40 employees and an extensive spare parts warehouse is also the contact for KASTO users in Canada. In 2018, the company inaugurated a new showroom with a Technology Centre in Chicago. Among other things, customers can see machines and digital solutions in advance there and carry out test cuts.

Tasks

Inspect, operate and test machinery and equipment to diagnose source of problems, determine parts and estimated time frame to complete repairs. This position requires up to 100% paid travel.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform daily / weekly inspections as assigned by site supervisor.
• Perform daily / weekly inspections as assigned by the site supervisor. systems and be familiar with lockout / tagout procedures.
• Must be familiar with working safely around high and low-voltage systems and be familiar with lockout / tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and maintain clean and effective tools. routine maintenance as assigned by the site supervisor. as assigned by the site supervisor.
• Clean and lubricate vehicles, machinery and components to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Must be able to communicate, on the forms provided, the required documentation for repairs and maintenance performed.
• Examine parts, checking for breakage, excessive wear, or other damage, and completing routine maintenance as assigned by site supervisor. complete repairs. estimated time frame to complete repairs.
• Determine parts and materials needed and requisition from the site supervisor.
• Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals and schematic diagrams.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair; reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
• Position vehicles, equipment, physical structures and other objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and moving equipment.
• Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from workstations and other warehouse areas.
• Safely adjust, connect or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing and other parts.
• Safely connect wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment, replacing switches and fuses, and splicing wire as necessary.
• Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes or hoses on machines for repair.
• Install and repair electronic components of equipment as necessary.
• Repair, adjust and replace gauges, valves and other regulating equipment.
• Adjust, align and balance equipment as necessary.
• Test machines after repair.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices, grinders, welding and soldering equipment.
• Inspect, repair and replace motors as necessary for material handling systems, material moving equipment and sawing machinery.
• Weld machinery parts.
• Fabricate and weld brackets, supports, other necessary devices.
• Use programming devices for fault tracking and parameterization of electrical control devices such as PLC’s and operating devices.
• Use specialized tools such as databus testing devices and other diagnostic devices as necessary.
• Participate in all quality, safety training and job certification requirements for this position.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any additional duties that may be assigned, such as visiting other customer sites.
• Maintain a good attitude and maintain positive customer relations.

Requirements

Physical Requirements and Work Environment :

Benefits

Looking forward to your application. Please contact our Human Resources with any questions. 724-325-5600

KASTO is a market leader for metal sawing machines, storage systems, automated handling equipment for metal bar stock, sheet metal and parts cut to size.