Fabrication Maintenance Technician

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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You'll Get to Do

The Fabrication Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing and documenting preventive maintenance and repairs on production and fabrication equipment, diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issues, supporting equipment installations, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

This role is ideal for someone who is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaboratively with little or no supervision. As a vital member of the Fabrication Maintenance Department, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career with an industry leader.

Job Responsibilities 

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on CNC machines, punch presses, drill presses, and other production equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems using blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Perform machine alignments, calibrations, testing, and documentation following maintenance and repair activities.
• Install, wire, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, motor starters, relays, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, and other electrical components.
• Assist with equipment installations, facility maintenance, process improvements, and support team members with equipment-related issues as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Experience with electrical wiring, motors, motor starters, relays, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and PLCs.
• Experience with CNC machinery, fabrication equipment, welding, plumbing, oxy-acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, aluminum manufacturing environments, and / or a technical degree is a strong plus.

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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