Multi-Craft Maintenance Tech Casting
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Multi-Craft Maintenance-Casting
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PLC Troubleshooting & Repair Experience Required.
Robotic maintenance experience required.
Casting Experience Preferred.
Must be able to work any shift $26.88 – 36.45 per hour DOE Onsite only, no remote
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To troubleshoot systems and perform preventive and predictive maintenance on various
equipment, while always keeping safety as a priority. Will also provide support for
production and carry out the assignments and responsibilities given to them by the
casting department maintenance supervisors and team leaders.
RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
Maintain, troubleshoot, and provide continuous improvement suggestions
resulting in minimal downtime of manufacturing equipment in the casting area. Support
installation and modification of equipment to ensure quality control requirements are met
and process enhancements are realized while creating a safe and healthful work place.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS
Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies. Understand and promote company philosophies Follow and comply with all plant safety standards including LOTO Troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of various manufacturing equipment,
including PLC, HMI’s, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Robots, etc.
Support continuous improvement, lean manufacturing processes and root cause
repair.
Effective communication with team members and other departments. I.E. Down
time reports VIA email and shop logics.
Maintain integrity of safety devices including light curtains, safety gates, barriers,
e-stops, guarding & fencing, etc.
Assist in design and installation of new/improved manufacturing equipment,
components, and processes
Make modifications to existing equipment as required. Assist in determining spare parts requirements Maintain accurate documentation Train operators and new team members on processes, TPM, PM, control panels,
etc.
Assist employees with running lines, and how to use SOP, TWI, SW. Provide support for machine improvements. Ensure equipment meets NEC, OSHA, RIA, and Magna regulations Perform PM inspections as required, document issues and complete repairs Disassemble defective equipment as well as replaces defective parts, electrical,
mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.
May specialize in repairing specific manufacturing equipment, and equipment that
is not specific to the manufacturing process.
Use computerized or manual maintenance information systems to document the
details of equipment related issues, repairs made, preventative and predictive
maintenance measures taken, etc.
Use computerize or manual systems to facilitate root cause analysis for failures
resulting in major downtime (as defined by management). Once the root cause
has been identified, put measurements in place that will prevent reoccurrence
within the affected business unit, as well as across the facility.
Interface with all necessary production associates, production supervision, etc.,
to ensure issues are identified and resolved. In general, communicate with the
production team. Report and complete production leadership give tasks.
Minimize downtime by effective use of resources including response time,
technical expertise, tools, spare parts and external contacts.
Promote, monitor and maintain good housekeeping (5S) Working past shift end to complete tasks, breakdowns, improvements and pass
off necessary communication to leadership and or team members is required.
Perform other duties as required.
Position Requirements-maintenance Technician
SKILL (Ability to do the job)
Must have good mathematical and communication skillsAbility to read and understand schematicsAbility to use testing and troubleshooting equipmentMust have a good understanding of rigging, cranes, etc.Must have a general knowledge of hydraulics and pneumaticsMust be able to pay good attention to detailMust have a basic knowledge of drafting (blueprint, dimension drawings, etc.)Basic knowledge of AUTOCADMust be able to work extended hours as needed to meet customer requirementsMust have basic knowledge or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)Must have general knowledge on electrical theory and troubleshootingMust have general mechanical, electrical, welding, and mathematical knowledgeMust be able to work past shift end to pass off information or complete a task.Must be able to lift over 50lbs, stand for long periods and be positioned in
awkward areas to complete a task or break down.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Some of the physical demands for the position include being able to lift a
weight of 50 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and stretching; being able
to stand for prolonged periods of time; and ability to walk for prolonged
periods of time.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED
Some of the equipment and tools used are a multi-meter, basic hand tools, punch tools,
Oscilloscope, laptop/PC, AMP probe, Mega ohm meter, MIG & Stick Welder, 5’s.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED required; 2-year degree from a technical college or minimum of
three years on-the-job training with heavy industrial manufacturing facility in skilled trade
capacity.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN-General knowledge of industrial maintenance with an emphasis
on electrical, mechanical, robotics, or controls application
OTHER: Journeyman Certification preferred
Work Experience Multi Craft Maintenance Techician
Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Minimum of 4 years
WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR ABILITIES WOULD BE HELPFUL FOR THE JOB?
Motor Control, PLC, and Ladder LogicBasic Electrical Theory and troubleshootingBasic knowledge of electrical componentsBasic understanding of services and variable frequency drivesWelding experienceApplicable rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.Robotic troubleshooting & programming skillsPLC troubleshooting skills, ladder logic function and output condition understanding.High level of mechanical aptitudeMathematical Skills (work well with probability and statistical inference, and
fundamentals of plain and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts
such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations).
PM, TPM, Root cause analysis, downtime reporting/analysisReasoning Ability (Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
and deal with several abstract and concrete variables).
WHAT AREAS OF TRAINING ARE REQUIRED?
New Hire Orientation, OSHA Required Safety, Product and Process Overview,
Understanding the Charter, Lean Manufacturing Overview, 5S & Visual Management,
Basic Robot, Basic and Intermediate Allen Bradley PLC, Resistance Welding, Magna
Ethics & Compliance
HOW IS THE POSITION RELEVANT TO ACHIEVING QUALITY OBJECTIVES?
The Casting Multi-craft Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance
and predictive maintenance required to ensure that equipment produces consistent quality parts.
The technician is also required to monitor and provide information on their assigned equipment
for improvement of throughput and quality, while creating a safe and healthful work place.
Other Pertinant Or Relevant Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to
follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by their manager, supervisors, and team leaders.
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