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American Outdoor Brands Corporation Machine Repair Technician in Springfield, Massachusetts

This position will work in all aspects of Facility Maintenance. Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Must possess strong mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical knowledge

  • Must be able to do basic welding (nonstructural)

  • Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical problems and make the proper corresponding repairs

  • Must be able to work in a lead laden environment

  • Must be self-motivated and work well alone

  • Always leave work areas in a workman like manner (neat & clean)

  • Work safely at all times and be certain that others working with you are working safely also

  • Complete all work orders in a timely manner and include all pertinent notes, part numbers, etc.

  • Follow all company policies and regulations

  • Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.

  • Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.

  • Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.

  • Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service

  • Work with all other maintenance disciplines as needed

  • Work with outside vendors as needed

  • May be required to work off shift or overtime as emergencies require

  • Must be able to lift 100 lbs.

  • Must be able to work with steel plates - disassemble & reassemble steel ranges

  • Must be able to work handy with sheet metal - repairs & forming

  • Must be able to read blue prints and schematics

Education and Experience

  • High School/GED preferred

  • Must possess required licenses

Skills and Competencies:

  • Duties require decision making regarding the solutions to problems not normally encountered

  • Employees must determine appropriate actions to be taken to achieve required results

  • Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

  • Must be able to work well with all levels of personnel whether individually or in a team environment

  • Willing to work any shift and overtime as required

  • Ability to climb in overhead structures, to work beneath machines and in close quarters performing analysis and repair work

  • Must be highly safety conscious

  • Exposed to high voltage electricity

Language Skills:

  • Must be able to read, write and interpret English language

Computer Skills:

  • Basic computer skills preferred

Training Requirements:

  • Complete all company mandated training as required

  • Participate in and follow all company initiatives

  • Candidates will be trained in range cleaning and fork truck operation

  • Must successfully complete all technical, administrative, and interpersonal training programs to satisfy Participative Work Team objectives and become a multi-skilled team member

Physical Demands:

  • Continuous: standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, and reaching

  • Occasional: kneeling, sitting, squatting, overhead work, fine and gross upper body motor movement

  • Maximum lift: to 30 pounds and assisted lifting

  • Occasional lifting: 0 to 30 pounds

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. Will be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with moving around machinery, work in confined quarters, exposed to vibrations and shop lighting

  • The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in anther department, this includes vision, hearing, and footwear

  • Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting

  • All employees are required to apply ergonomic correctness to all job tasks

Revised 08/20/2021

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