Preventative Maintenance Technician - Second Shift
About this role
API Heat Transfer is looking for people who enjoy being part of transformation. We have a new mission, new leaders, and are accelerating our path to Lean Cultural Change. Our Operations Team is on the way to becoming a Lean Management powerhouse! If you like to fix things, and want to be part of a new API, we'd love to talk to you about our Preventative Maintenance position!
At API we take our culture transformation seriously! To help find the best fit for our positions and organization, we ask that you complete our 10 minute Culture Index Survey. Simply follow the link after submitting your application to help us use our interview time to dive deeper into your job behaviors and work history.
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What We Offer You:
- Starting wage $28.11/hour, incremental increases move to $30.47 after one year, plus shift differential of $1.75
- Be part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry
- Career development and advancement
- Multi-site, global operations to learn!
- Ability to impact customers across multiple industries
- Full health & welfare benefits, PTO
What Can Our Location Offer You:
- Only 20 minutes from the beautiful Buffalo waterfront and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls
- In house market style cafeteria with plenty of healthy selections
- Buffalo is known for our wide range of choices for food and beverages from our famous Buffalo Wings and Beef on Weck to several micro-breweries and distilleries scattered across the region
Duties:
Performs inspections and Preventative maintenance on Building and Production Machinery and Equipment. This includes but is not limited to Compressors, Pumps, Motors, Gear Drives, Welders Positioners, Power Rolls, Cranes, Hoists, Manual/CNC Lathes, Manual/CNC Drills/Machining Centers, Grinding Machines, Drill Sharpeners, Spray Painting Systems, Shot/Sandblasters, Oil Flush Systems, Oil Test Systems, Tube Cutters, Presses, Lighting Systems, Dust Collectors, Shears, Burning Machines, Saws, Tube Expanders, Conveyor Systems, Fork Trucks, and other Lifting.
Do minor repairs which includes but is not limited to replacing light bulbs, cleaning and replacing filters, adding grease or oil, repairing/replacing electrical cords and air/gas lines.
Performs operational checks of same (with the Exception of CNC Equipment, Welders, Burning Machines and Shot Blaster unless person has working knowledge of specific pieces of equipment).
Make repairs on pneumatic type tools.
Assist other Maintenance Department classifications as needed.
Performs snow plowing/removal with company supplied equipment. Salts or de-ices parking lot and sidewalks on an as required basis.
Can be utilized to perform Facilities Maintenance duties to cover vacation or other necessary absences.
Qualifications:
High School degree or equivalent
Some experience required in a manufacturing setting
Requires the ability to lift up to 50lbs., regularly engage in climbing and working from heights.
Must have necessary standard Tools, Wrenches, Sockets, Pliers, Hammers, Screwdrivers, etc.
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Company at a glance
API Heat Transfer is a leading global provider of heat transfer solutions, recognized for delivering innovative, energy-efficient equipment for more than 140 years. Our engineering expertise, broad technology portfolio, and commitment to customer success have established us as a trusted partner across virtually every industry.
Our family of industry-leading brands enables us to deliver comprehensive heat transfer technologies for a wide range of applications:
- Basco – Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers and Gland Steam Surface Condensers
- Schmidt – Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers
- General ThermoDynamics – Air-Cooled Heat Exchanger Solutions
- Airtech – Radiators and Charge Air Coolers
- Thermal Transfer Products (TTP) – Fluid Power-Related Heat Exchangers
Together, these brands allow API Heat Transfer to provide one of the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios of heat transfer technologies, serving customers across diverse markets worldwide.
Our reputation is strengthened by a global network of manufacturing facilities and more than 1,600 employees dedicated to providing exceptional sales, service, and technical support. This customer-focused approach is ingrained in our culture and has enabled us to support customers around the world. When you partner with API Heat Transfer, you’ll experience the performance, expertise, and reliability that set us apart.
With a broad product portfolio and expertise spanning multiple heat transfer technologies, we deliver complete thermal solutions for virtually every application and industry. Our team of engineering experts combines decades of real-world experience with a deep understanding of complex thermal challenges to develop reliable, high-performance solutions. From standard products to fully customized systems, we provide the engineering partnership and product quality our customers depend on with confidence.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Welfare Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development
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