Job Description
Job DescriptionLocation: Dayton, OH
Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, direct hireJob Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Die Maintenance Technician for our client. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, programming and operating CNC machines, and supporting automation systems to ensure efficient manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, and CNC controls, particularly Siemens and Fanuc.What’s a Typical Day Like?
- Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical problems
- Program and operate CNC machines, including those with Siemens and Fanuc controls, to produce precision parts.
- Develop, test, and maintain PLC programs to ensure efficient operation of manufacturing equipment.
- Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and product quality.
- Troubleshoot and repair Servo motion controls systems, VFD
- Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of VFDs to ensure optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot machine issues effectively and accurately; mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and/or programming
- Perform a complete onsite customer machine installation and start up
- Provide technical support to production staff on the use and maintenance of PLCs, VFDs, and CNC machines
What Are the Requirements of the Job?
- 2+ years of experience with automated machinery
- Minimum 2-year technology or electronics degree
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- Ability to perform wiring of machine components
- Ability to understand and navigate through our and servo motor drive control software
- Ability to work all levels of electrical voltage; single and three phase
- Ability to read customer supplied fabrication drawings to ensure our equipment works within specified parameters
- Ability to train operators and maintenance personnel on machine operations, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing using written text, mechanical and electrical drawings, diagrams, and machine schematics to describe a problem or suggested improvements
- Ability to comprehend and demonstrate mechanical assembly and troubleshooting techniques
- Ability to perform manual assembly of basic machine components and or subassemblies
- Siemens, Fanuc CNC/PLC experience to include programming a big plus
- Occasionally perform other duties outside the service department as needed
- Knowledge of PLC programming
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
- Ability to move or lift to 50lbs.
- Ability to reach, grasp, hold, push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel.
- Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination.
- Capability to stand for prolonged periods of time
- Communication skills.
How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutionshas been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.Kable Workforce Solutionsis proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.