Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance for manufacturing equipment.

Essential Functions 

1. Assists in the die cast machine lubrication process
2. Provides equipment filter changes
3. Understands the function of all die tooling micro switches on die cast tooling and be capable of checking these devices and wiring.
4. Understands die cast machine cycles, operation and programming of auto ladles and reciprocators
5. Furnace operation including fabrication of thermocouples
6. Provides building and grounds maintenance
7. Provides wastewater operation assistance
8. Any other duties assigned
9. Drilling and tapping; basic machine shop work
10. Mechanical repairs including extracting broken bolts
11. Welding and fabrication
12. Electrical wiring, conduit installation and hardwiring trouble shooting
13. Hydraulic repairs on pumps, valves, cylinders.  Knowledgeable of hydraulic hose, pipe tubing and fittings.
14. Hydraulic system knowledge to include pre-charging and bleeding accumulators, relief valve settings and pressure switch settings.
15. Properly set up die cast machine strain gages
16. Support equipment maintenance and operation (pumps, air compressors), HVAC equipment maintenance

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Good communication and organizational skills. 
2. Team player with good attendance history
3. Able to work without close supervision and ability to multi-task.
4. Requires basic reading, writing and math skills.
5. Minimum 1 -2 years’ experience in one or more of the following categories: electrical, mechanical, hydraulics and welding

Safety Requirements:

1. Wear all required PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, safety footwear, head protection.
2. Requirement to complete safety and work-related training: Electrical Safety, Machine Guarding, Fall Arrest, Forklift, LOTO – Authorized, Crane, Confined Space, Arc Flash
3. Comply with all established safety rules and policies. 
4. Report unsafe conditions, all accidents, and near misses immediately to Supervisor or Manager.