Maintenance Technician

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else. 

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. 

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. 

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world

The Role: 

As the Maintenance Technician, you will be tasked with installing power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment, such as robots, conveyors, and programmable controllers, following electrical code and blueprints, using hand tools and voltage tester.

Additionally, using hand tools and test equipment, you will connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment, following manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, using test equipment and replace damaged or broken wires and cables using hand tools.
• Test malfunctioning machinery, using test equipment, and discuss malfunction with other maintenance workers, such as machine repairer, maintenance, and tool maker, to diagnose malfunction.
• Replace faulty electrical components of the machine, such as relays, switches, and motors, and position sensing devices using hand tools.
• Diagnose and repair faulty electronic components, such as printed circuit boards, using electronic test equipment and hand tools.
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines as scheduled and required for TPM.
• Conducts tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance; examines products or work to verify conformance to specifications.

• At least one year of experience with production processes, machines, and/or tools.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Proven working experience adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
• Proven experience understanding various measuring devices in meeting drawing dimensions and specifications.
• Proven working experience analyzing documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.