Maintenance Journeyman

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. {=html} - Shop Environment: 75% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions; standard tools available {=html} - 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 ------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------- 1 Must have an active Journeymen's Card/Certificate Essential 2 HS Diploma or equivalent Essential ------- --------------------------------------------------- ---------------