Preventative Maintenance Technician - Elgin, IL - 6002760

at Morris Midwest, LLC in Elgin, Illinois, United States Job Description Join a USA Today Top Workplace! Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity. Morris Midwest, is a division of Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America. It is a regional distributor of CNC machine tools, tooling and accessories, and related engineering and support services. We are seeking a motivated Preventative Maintenance Technician willing to learn. This role will provide exciting opportunities to work for a multidimensional company in a fast-paced, growing industry. Job Responsibilities The Preventative Maintenance Technician will have a basic understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to successfully provide scheduled maintenance of CNC production equipment through the use of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. Duties include but are not limited to. Daily travel from home to Customer facilities with occasional overnight hotel stays required when servicing remote Customer locations within the designated coverage territory or when participating in remote training programs. Demonstrating a desire to help others and be a team member. Applying machine tool manuals, technical documents, internal and vendor resources to research machine parts and service. Provide a direct communication link between the Customer and the Morris Service Group. Aligning with safety laws and maintaining a clean, orderly work area. Promoting and performing preventative maintenance on customer machine tool equipment and conducting maintenance training to customer employees. Possessing and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of machine tool industry and product lines represented by the company. Through service and Customer relationships, build brand dedication. Conduct travel and work in a safe manner, constantly learning new technology and soft skills. Job Requirements Proficient English verbal and written communication and Customer relation skills. Able to interact and effectively communicate in person and over the phone with customer and co-workers. Present a professional image. Must be adaptable to changes and able to take care of change, delays, or general work-related issues. Basic digital literacy and proven understanding of MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook and other business programs. Must have, and/or be willing/capable of being trained to develop, electro-mechanical skills (motors, drives, transformers etc.). Knowledge of machine tool manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance & repair and/or a broad shop background - is a plus. Basic mechanical and logical troubleshooting skills are a must. Rational decision making and problem-solving skills. Manufacturing experience in CNC machine tool repair a plus. Experience with multi-control systems environment is required, troubleshooting skills a plus. The ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics. Excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills. Other Functions: Perform related duties as required. The duties listed above are intended... Equal Opportunity Employer To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account