Machine Tool Repair Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 11, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:
--- Title: Machine Tool Repair Tech
--- Location: Houston, TX
--- Shift: M-F Day
--- Compensation: $20.25 - $32.15 DOE
--- Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, etc.

Position Description: Responsibilities include:
Repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment such as metal fabricating machine tools, material handling system, and automated lubrication system by performing the following duties
--- Work with industry-specific and high complex precision machines including but not limited to conveyors, lathes, mills, grinders, saws, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors etc.
--- Use precision leveling and alignment tools to measure angles, material thickness and small distances with calipers, squares, micrometers, and other tools.
--- Fit bearings, align gears and wheels, attach motors, and connect belts according to manufacturer's blueprints and drawings.
--- Assist with the dismantling of machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
--- Fabricate and install parts on equipment and machinery by measuring, cutting, and drilling.
--- Assist with the unloading, inspecting, moving, and putting of equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
--- Use rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and hand winches to move equipment / materials into place. Operate mobile equipment for truck and man-lifts.

Requirements:
--- Experience with lathes, mills, and broaching, general shop equipment (drill presses
vertical/horizontal band saws, hydraulic presses) measuring and hand tools.
--- Ability to read and fabricate parts from blueprints and ISO drawings.
--- Able to align a pump and motor within 5 thousandths of an inch.
--- Relevant work experience operating machine tools, including numerical control and manual lathes, and machining centers.
--- Proficiency in reading blueprints, interpreting specifications, and understanding machine instructions.
--- Must be willing to work shift work and various shifts. No shift preference is guaranteed.
--- Prefer knowledge of Lathe, Mills, Cut Off Saw and Drill Press equipment. Machining, Hydraulics and Pneumatics experience are a plus.

REQUIRED TESTING:
--- Written Machine Tool Repair Skill Assessment (40 questions) 80% is passing.
--- Practical Exam upon successful completion of the Written Skills Assessment

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