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 Summary

This position is primarily responsible for troubleshooting and repairing electrical circuits, power distribution, furnace instrumentation and controls mechanical and hydraulic equipment, machine tools, saws, forging and heat treat furnace equipment, closed die forging presses, manipulators & CNC machine mechanical issues with minimal supervision. In addition, this position is responsible for performing upgrade installation of new equipment as well as preventative and corrective maintenance to improve operational uptime and equipment life.
The Maintenance Mechanic will perform a variety of maintenance, repair and continuous improvement functions on various plant equipment with limited direction and guidance.  Support manufacturing operations in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.  Troubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely fashion.  Safely, professionally and efficiently, complete machine repairs and rebuilds per line-up and documentation.  

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Qualified candidates must have experience maintaining and troubleshooting heavy forging presses, manipulators, furnace combustion components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components like pumps, compressor, directional, servo and proportional valves, heat exchangers, filters and cooling tower equipment. Basic electrical knowledge for safe working with various industrial equipment is a must.   

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED. 
• Electrician License and Hydraulic/Pneumatic / Millwright related certifications are desirable
• Education and/or Experience with an extensive background in electrical power distribution, forge equipment electrical and control troubleshooting and Forging Facility maintenance.
• Experience in CNC Machine Repair is a plus.
• Must have strong background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatics, CNC and overall machine troubleshooting skills.
• Must have 5 years of experience as Maintenance Mechanic

 Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of Safe working
• Ability to read Mechanical equipment drawings, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic schematic.
• Ability to plan and install conduit.
• Allen Bradley PLC (SLC 500, Control Logix and RSView) Knowledge
• Fanuc Controls, Ladder Logic and Celos (Mori Seiki) program experience is a plus. 
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to read service manuals to determine safe work procedures
• Ability to use CMMS/E-Maint System.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Fit bearings, align gears and shafts, attach motors, and connect couplings and belts to precise tolerances.
• Align and test equipment and make any necessary adjustments.
• Perform predictive and operational procedures
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Service and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• May do some minimum welding (a weld that is adequate in size to temporarily hold components in place until it can be completely welded by a registered apprentice welder or a journeyman welder) and fabrication.
• Foresee and identify Critical spare needs and works with maintenance planner to ensure availability of parts in time.
• Familiarity with government regulations for industry and safe work practices dealing with machine repair. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Troubleshoot and repair presses, manipulators, machine tools, saws and other plant equipment with minimal supervision using safe techniques and schematics.  Perform minimum electrical tasks and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned task.  Perform electronic component replacement per familiarity and/or training.  Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safe
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC machinery, presses and equipment with minimal supervision using safe techniques and schematics.  Perform electrical tasks and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned task.  Perform electronic component replacement per familiarity and/or training.  Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safe
• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC machine repairs as required
• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and CNC machine repairs as required
• Operate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel and set priorities as required to maximize equipment uptime
• Gather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including calipers, dial indicators, hydraulic and pneumatic testing equipment’s, electrical meters and other diagnostic and measurement devices.  
• Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to define problem areas and assist with resolution.  
• Utilize measurement devices to hold print tolerances and industry standards while performing machine repairs and assembly. 
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life. Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicable
• Follow designated work instructions as outlined for specific functions.  These include, but are not limited to; PM work orders, continuous improvement tasks, new installation line-ups, and repair/refurbish assignments
• Update drawings/prints, suggest spare parts and suitable replacements, and perform various forms of machine repair/rebuild in a professional manner per line-up and schematics
• Follow standard practices and all governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and management
• Uses CMMS/EMaint /MS office system to document maintenance work including work orders/PM’s and Inspections.
• Prepare and verify Inventory report on periodical basis