Die Casting Maintenance Technician - Casting

Magna International•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Die Casting Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the reliability, availability, and performance of High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) production equipment and auxiliary systems. This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure safe operation, maximize equipment uptime, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and support the production of quality castings. The technician works closely with Production, Tooling, Process, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to support continuous improvement initiatives and minimize equipment downtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; technical diploma, apprenticeship, or certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical, machining, tool and die, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in automotive, die casting, foundry, machining, or metal forming operations preferred.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, and industrial automation.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues safely and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, and gauges preferred.
Basic computer skills and ability to enter maintenance records, work orders, and parts information into a computerized maintenance management system.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, shutdowns, and flexible shift schedules as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining high-pressure die casting equipment and related auxiliary systems.
Experience with PLC troubleshooting, robotics, automation, machine guarding, furnaces, molten metal handling systems, trim presses, and die spray systems.
Welding, fabrication, machining, or toolroom experience.
Forklift, crane, hoist, aerial lift, or rigging experience.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on HPDC machines, trim presses, furnaces, dosing systems, ladles, shot-end systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, cooling systems, vacuum systems, lubrication systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automation failures to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
Inspect, repair, replace, and adjust machine components to maintain equipment performance and production capability.
Perform machine alignments, calibrations, functional testing, and equipment verification following maintenance activities.
Support equipment installations, commissioning, relocations, and production start-ups.
Support die changeovers, die setup verification, and production start-up activities to achieve optimal process performance.
Support robotic systems, automated spray equipment, extractors, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
Assist in troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, actuators, safety devices, and automated production systems.
Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, cycle time, machine availability, and process stability.
Support implementation of engineering changes, equipment upgrades, and automation improvements.
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs in accordance with maintenance schedules, OEM recommendations, and reliability standards.
Complete inspections, lubrication, condition monitoring, and equipment health assessments.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA), failure analysis, and corrective action implementation to eliminate recurring equipment failures.
Recommend improvements that increase equipment reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Accurately document maintenance activities, work orders, downtime events, failure causes, corrective actions, and spare parts usage within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Maintain maintenance records and support equipment history tracking.
Assist with spare parts identification, inventory control, and critical spare management.
Participate in TPM, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow all company safety policies, environmental regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and PPE requirements.
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S standards.
Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities comply with quality, environmental, and safety requirements.
Communicate effectively with Production, Engineering, Tooling, and Maintenance personnel during shift handoffs and downtime events.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of plant operations.