Lovejoy, a company within the Timken family of brands, is hiring Maintenance Technicians.

Position Summary: The hours for this position are 9am - 5pm. Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing repair and maintenance on equipment in a plant, along with the building and grounds. This position routinely requires moderate to extreme physical exertion and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions. The hours and physical demand may vary from day to day.

Essential Job Duties:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
• Excellent electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Must be proficient in electrical/electronic schematic reading.
• Must be proficient in working with and hydraulic and pneumatic systems and reading hydraulic/pneumatic schematics.
• Must possess good working knowledge with all levels of welding and cutting equipment required to perform industrial maintenance welding and fabrication.
• Must be able to recognize and avoid electrical hazards.
• Must be familiar with electrical PPE.
• Must have the skills to properly use voltage test equipment.
• Must have the skills to identify exposed energized electrical components and conductors.
• Must possess the decision-making ability to determine the level of hazard, proper PPE and job planning to safely perform the task.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal customers.
• Must possess necessary tools to perform assigned tasks.

Education/Training

• Minimum of 2-year technical training program is required; Associate's degree is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience working with 480/220/120 voltage is required.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing Haas, Dusan, and CNC equipment is preferred.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

The Timken Company, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, designs a growing portfolio of next-generation products for diverse industries. For 125 years, Timken has used its specialized expertise to innovate and create customer-centric solutions that increase reliability and efficiency. The company posted $4.8 billion in sales in 2023 and employs more than 19,000 people globally, operating from 45 countries. Timken is one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Fast Company, and has been recognized among America's Most Responsible Companies and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Most Innovative Companies by Fortune.
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