Maintenance - Sr. Operator

Maintenance - Sr. Operator

Paligen Technologies is dedicated to the advancement of novel manufacturing solutions in the commercial, defense, and aerospace industries. We are always looking for new ideas and people who are passionate about their craft. Our mission, vision, and values are at the core of what we do every day. We are dedicated to these pillars of success, and they guide us in excelling in our craft and striving to leave the U.S. industrial base better than before. We provide a deep understanding of the defense industry and a forward-thinking approach a combination that sets a new benchmark in our field. Shift: 2nd (Second)Pay: $26.24 Essential Duties:

• Will work with experienced maintenance technicians to perform repair or rework on machines or equipment in different areas of the plant.
• May perform basic preventive maintenance operations for varying machines or areas.

Skills and qualifications required including but not limited to the following:

• Ability to read, write and communicate clearly with supervision and fellow employees.
• Must have the ability to read and understand Standard Operating Instructions (SOI's), work instructions, and safety signs and instructions.
• Must be able to perform basic shop math, (counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, etc.).
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision when necessary and be able to organize and complete tasks assigned by supervisor or lead.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic gages needed to perform job functions including inspection tools, (tape measure, calipers, micrometers, rulers, etc.), and pyrometry tools, (temperature gages, pyrometers, IR gages etc.).
• Must be able to read basic blueprints and follow written instructions to verify machine or operating requirements.
• Must have normal vision or correctable to perform some job tasks.
• Must be able to follow company and OSHA safety regulations and must be able to set a good example for other employees.
• Requires the ability to work as a team member, in varied situations, and with a wide variety of people.

• May be required to work in maintenance groups of two or more to perform group repair work.

Education & Experience:

• High school education or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a maintenance capacity or related work.
• Texas Driver's License.
• Forklift operator's license, Note- In order to receive and maintain forklift operator's license operator must pass the forklift operator's license tests as administered through the Paligen Technologies program.

Work environment:

• Elevated temperatures, thick smoke, dirt and grease.
• Physically able to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Handling materials up to 900 degrees with proper tools.
• High-paced production environment to meet standards.

Requirements:

• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US Person: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Placing value on a diverse and inclusive environment. All hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

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