Maintenance Technician

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical and cosmetics industries.  Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US. Krones Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: 100% On-Site at our North American Headquarters in Franklin, Wisconsin. 

Shift: This is a 2nd shift opportunity, but the initial training will take place on 1st shift. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other issues on machines such as CNC Lathes, Mills, Lasers, and Waterjets.
• Repair and replace parts on mechanical equipment such as press brakes, drills, or equivalent.
• Repair/replace pneumatic components, electrical switches, and small motor controls. Replace fuses and lighting equipment, etc.
• Perform machine alignments.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment in the shop.
• Observe equipment to accurately diagnose malfunction and determine need for adjustment or repair. Use electronic test equipment and/or mechanical measurement equipment to aid in timely and accurate diagnosis.
• Trouble shoot & repair from electrical schematics, parts lists, and mechanical drawings supplied by equipment manufacturers. Communicate effectively with equipment manufacturers & production leaders.
• Dismantle machine or equipment using hand or power tools to examine parts for defects or to remove defective parts.
• Substitute new parts or repair parts as required. Reassemble parts and ensure good working order.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-5 years of related job experience.

• Knowledge of electrical circuits and electronics.
• Knowledge of pneumatic system, schematics, & components.
• PLC/Parameters knowledge.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic principles associated with machine tools.
• Requires working knowledge of machine tool nomenclature and repair. 
• Basic machining operations experience for mill and lathe.
• Must have ability to handle diversified work assignments with independent thinking. 

• Must be detail-oriented with superior record-keeping and organizational skills.
• High school education with coursework in skilled trades preferred.

Krones , Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.

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