Employer paid benefits, sign on bonus from $3,000 to $5,000

Primary Purpose of Position

To repair/maintain/improve all equipment associated with the production of die cast parts. This includes, but is not limited to: die cast machines, presses, robots, electric melting furnaces/pre-heaters, CNC’s, and other related assembly equipment.
Major Responsibilities of Position

• Safe working environment achieved and maintained.
• Demonstrate a good, systematic, and logical approach to trouble-shooting problems.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of hydraulic theory.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of electrical theory.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of pneumatic theory.
• Demonstrate the ability to read and understand various prints, schematics, and drawings.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC’s (5, SLC500, 5000).
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Motoman and ABB Robots (Trouble-shoot and programming)
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of rigging, and the use of heavy lifting equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform general fabrication and welding proficiently.

Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):

• Ability to work extended hours including weekends in order to objective accomplishment
• Ability to manage daily priorities and task accomplishment
• Ability to work independently with limited direction
• Ability to become certified by MPA as a fork truck driver
• Ability to become certified by MPA as a overhead crane operator Ability to coordinate team activities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
• Fluent in English
• Fill out work orders for work completed
• Diagnose equipment issues and make the appropriate repairs in a timely manner
• Recommend permanent solutions to re-occurring equipment issues
• Recommend additional spare parts if required to maintain equipment

Physical demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, grasp, and lift – occasionally lifting to 50 pounds
• Ability to occasionally climb and carry up to 50 pounds
• Visual requirements include ability to visually inspect work performed, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Ability to drive/operate forklift
• Must have the ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 8 hours daily

Work Environment

• Automotive manufacturing environment; shift work, i.e., five-eight-hour shifts for 40 regular hours per week with overtime as required.

• Shop Environment: 75% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions; standard tools available

• Production Environment: 25% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions. Extreme temperatures during the summer and winter months can be expected

Educational and Certification Background

Must have an active Journeymen’s Card/Certificate - Essential

HS Diploma or equivalent - Essential

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.56 - $35.56 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• In-person

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)
• Hydraulics: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person