About this opportunity
Slate Auto lists this Maintenance Technician opportunity in louisville, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ABOUT SLATE
At Slate, we're building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love-and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support Wraps Facility operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving vinyl wrap equipment including printers, laminators, cutters as well as other repairs or maintenance at the facility and its equipment. This role ensures maximum uptime of production equipment while implementing upgrades, running changes, and continuous improvements across various wrap production equipment and fulfillment center equipment.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on printers, laminators, industrial cut tables, work stations, and other material handling equipment.
Diagnose mechanical issues in printers, laminators, industrial cut tables, work stations, and other material handling equipment using diagrams, precision instruments, and diagnostic methods.
Dismantle, repair, and replace defective parts using needed tools and equipment
Support equipment upgrades, running changes, and system updates with minimal disruption to production.
Install and align new machinery and equipment using various tools and working with suppliers to ensure proper repair process.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for mechanical failures, throughput losses, and quality issues; drive corrective actions.
Partner with maintenance and operations teams to develop documentation, training, and preventive maintenance plans.
Apply national mechanical safety standards and ensure compliance with guarding, interlocks, and mechanical safety devices.
Independently execute preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment
Perform functional checks, moderate to advanced troubleshooting and root-cause failure analysis on equipment
Identify, procure and maintain an inventory of single point failure critical spare parts
Troubleshoot moderate to advanced complexity mechanical and electrical issues without established procedures, job plans and safety documents
Help create comprehensive equipment maintenance procedures, job plans and safety documents
Identify electrical and other utility requirements dictated by equipment manufacturer
Review dashboards, complete assigned work orders, help create daily work plans and provide detailed updates to a wide audience
Coordinate with vendors and partner teams as maintenance operations contact
Support shop housekeeping, 5S, and safety compliance; maintain a clean and organized work environment.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM
Education: Knowledge of basic computer business applications such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years electrical, mechanical and/or HVAC experience in critical infrastructure - or technical school certification equivalent and 1+ years of equivalent experience
Technical Skills: Applied competency with hand, diagnostic and precision measuring tools
High attention to detail while maintaining impeccable quality standards
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
Troubleshooting experience using procedures, technical documentation, and drawings
Demonstrated capability reading and interpreting technical prints and schematics
Help create comprehensive equipment maintenance procedures, job plans and safety documents
Proficiency in mechanical assembly/repair of motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and screws.
Ability to read blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
Partner cross functionally with operations, safety, facilites and vendors to accomplish a given task
WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?
At Slate, we're fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start-up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles. Safety First
Delight Customers
One Team
Relentless Improvement
Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
Respectful Collaboration
Positive Legacy
WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.
Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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