Maintenance Technician I (1st Mini)

Description

FN America, LLC is a U.S. subsidiary of FN Herstal, S.A., a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-quality, reliable firearms for military, law enforcement and commercial customers worldwide. Headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, FN America is passionately committed to providing its customers with a portfolio of FN-branded products, training and support services that enhance user performance and safeguard their lives. For more information, visit us at or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician I performs preventative maintenance to machinery, installs, repairs, and/or replaces components on the machines and facility according to safety processes to support the achievement of FN America’s business goals and objectives.

Job Duties

• •Completes daily work orders while using 5-S during and after order is complete.
• •Performs regular preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting on electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to maintain production equipment and the plant facility.
• •Assists senior technicians working and repairing electrical/mechanical systems.
• •Actively pursues knowledge of schematic/blueprint reading.
• •Follows all safety regulations provided by Environmental Health and Safety.
• •Engages in activities that create a continuous improvement environment by utilizing lean, 5-S, and predictive tools. (IR thermography, vibration analysis)
• •Other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

Experience Requirements

One year of repairing Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) maintenance or equivalent education in mechanical or electrical coursework is required.

Skills and Competencies

All FN America employees are expected to demonstrate accountability, collaboration, communication, customer focus, and innovation. Additional requirements of this position include:

• •Basic understanding of blueprint reading and schematics.
• •Basic understanding and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems.
• •Basic understanding and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• •Basic understanding and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
• •Basic understanding and troubleshooting of programmable logic controller (PLC) and ladder logic.

Tools

Basic understanding and use of proper tools for troubleshooting and CNC machinery.

Licenses/Certifications

None required.

Working Conditions

Typical manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noises and dangerous chemicals and machinery. Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds unassisted. Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and work at elevated heights.

All FN America employees have a responsibility to participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace and to comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

FN America, LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call: 803-736-0522. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.