Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities:

· Duties include the application of one or more craft skills, (i.e. mechanical, electrical, welding, pipe fitting & machining) to install, fabricate, troubleshoot, repair, move & maintain a wide variety of production & related equipment, facilities equipment, buildings and systems in the Die-Cast department.

· Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide variety of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and systems such as motors, pumps, piping systems, conveyor systems, AGVs, PLCs, production machinery and instrumentation equipment.

· Installs new machinery and equipment and moves machinery and equipment to affect layout changes as required; work may include operations, such as rigging, moving, erecting, aligning, and making necessary hook-ups, placing equipment in proper operating condition.

· Performs preventative maintenance activities of all types, including the most critical types requiring extensive dismantling, re-assemble, and critical adjustment, lubrication, and/or calibration.

· Works closely with engineers and outside vendors to resolve complex process or equipment issues in a cost effective and timely manner.

· Ability to troubleshoot maintenance problems and alarms on Die-Cast machines.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Thorough understanding of GD&T.

· Working experience with ABB and/or Fanuc robots is a plus but not required.

· Assure that machines and equipment are kept in a safe operating condition.

· Provide technical expertise and training in the Die Casting department to ensure company and departmental goals are continually achieved.

· Assist operators and other key personnel (as specified) with training to better operate and soft maintain and clean the equipment, within the scope of their responsibility.

- Monitor instruments and gauges to verify proper machines operating conditions.

- Install and/or repair accessory devices to equipment such as ladles or crucibles, holding furnaces, hot oil units, thermal cameras, etc.

- Repair and maintain a variety of equipment used in a manufacturing setting. Experience with forklift repair and maintenance is a plus but not required.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Experience, and Requirements:

3-5 years of experience in general production maintenance including craft skills (i.e., mechanical, electrical, welding, fabrication, and machining) to install, fabricate, troubleshoot, repair, move, and maintain a wide variety of production and related equipment, facilities equipment, buildings, and systems.

Journey Card and/or Mechatronics Apprentice Certification or college degree in mechanical or industrial engineering preferred but not required.

2-4 years degree from a trade school, community college or university preferred but not required.

3-5 years of Maintenance engineering experience in manufacturing and/or automotive industry; strong industrial maintenance background is a plus but not required.

Strong oral and written communication, excellent computer skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize work requirements, and attention to detail are essential. Good teamwork and interpersonal skills

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

· May be required to lift or carry parts, and/or other materials of various sizes and weights. The supervisor will provide the essential physical requirements of each individual job.

· Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

· Ability to stand and/or walk constantly over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

· Ability to use power/vibrating tools over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

· Exposure to noise levels for which hearing protection is required to be worn over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

· Ability to operate motorized vehicles such as forklifts / boom lifts over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Benefits Include:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability (optional), Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, 401K (optional), and uniforms purchased and laundered by the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Opportunities for advancement

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

- Auburn, AL 36832 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Auburn, AL 36832: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person