Senior Programmer/ Tech

Lexington, Tennessee


Employer: Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Job Summary/Overview

Provide resources and support for all maintenance, engineering, and production needs. Addressing equipment down time, proper operation of equipment, and spare parts ordering along with supporting the daily issues for the entire facility. With additional responsibilities of maintaining the facility communication network devices, printers, and computers. This role helps to maintain the overall efficiency of the plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for maintaining Lexington IT systems.
  • Responsible for supporting the maintenance department with electrical and programming needs.
  • Responsible for supporting new equipment from an electrical and programming standpoint.
  • Integration of new equipment into the daily process.
  • Design and modify equipment electrical systems.
  • Work with vendors to keep desired electrical components on hand.
  • Responsible for maintaining the Lexington IT budget.
  • Responsible for obtaining small electrical tasks.
  • Assistant administrator of the CMMS system (internal maintenance tracking system).


Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment together with professional peers and system users.
  • Must have the ability to tactfully communicate differences of opinions and ultimately perform in the best interest of CM.
  • Knowledge on mining for information to solve issues during a project or implementation.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.


To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Development software; Manufacturing software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software.

Required Qualifications

  • Four-year college or university; or 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience with SAP and Oracle
  • Or equivalent programming knowledge


About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Jackson
Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis

Created: 2024-06-13
Reference: 1170634700
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Lexington