Journey-Person - Machine Repair

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Oxford Charter Township, MI

About The Position

The Journeyman Machine Repair Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and rebuilds production and facility equipment in a forging manufacturing environment. The role supports the safe and reliable operation of forging presses, trim presses, induction heaters, furnaces, manipulators, conveyors, automated lubrication systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, and related support systems. The technician uses advanced mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, fabrication, welding, machining, and troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support production objectives while complying with safety, quality, environmental, and company requirements. Duties include equipment repair and installation; preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; precision alignment; hydraulic and pneumatic system work; fabrication, welding, and machining; and participation in safety and continuous-improvement activities.

Requirements

State-certified Journeyperson Machine Repair Card or documented completion of a recognized Machine Repair Apprenticeship Program.
Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience is stated as preferred, particularly in forging, metal forming, steel processing, automotive manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
Demonstrated proficiency in mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding and fabrication, machine shop practices, precision alignment, blueprint and schematic interpretation, and industrial troubleshooting.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanical power presses, hydraulic presses, screw presses, hammers, induction heating systems, furnaces, automated lubrication systems, or overhead cranes.
Experience with CMMS systems such as Plex, Gensuite, or Maximo.
Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
Rigging and machinery installation experience.
Root Cause Analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable company, local, state, federal, MIOSHA, OSHA, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
Use Lockout/Tagout procedures to isolate energy sources before maintenance work.
Promote workplace safety, identify unsafe conditions, participate in safety audits and hazard assessments, and maintain housekeeping standards.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, rebuild, maintain, install, remove, align, level, and commission production machinery and support systems.
Dismantle machinery to diagnose failures and perform major repairs; inspect equipment for wear, damage, misalignment, vibration, overheating, leaks, and other abnormal conditions.
Repair and replace power transmission components, including bearings, bushings, gearboxes, shafts, couplings, chains, sprockets, clutches, brakes, and rollers.
Perform precision equipment alignments using dial indicators, laser alignment tools, precision levels, and measuring instruments.
Troubleshoot and repair forging presses, trim presses, upsetters, induction heating systems, furnaces, conveyors, manipulators, automated lubrication systems, and material handling equipment.
Maintain and repair hydraulic presses, hydraulic power units, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic failures using schematics, pressure gauges, flow testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
Install, repair, and replace hydraulic piping, tubing, hoses, fittings, pumps, cylinders, accumulators, manifolds, and valves; recharge and maintain accumulators according to requirements.
Install and maintain lubrication systems and follow proper equipment lubrication practices.
Perform emergency breakdown repairs and planned maintenance.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; inspect critical equipment, coordinate PM activities, and support reliability initiatives.
Support vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance programs.
Identify recurring failures and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Fabricate replacement parts, modifications, guards, platforms, fixtures, and tooling from blueprints, sketches, or engineering drawings.
Perform welding using approved processes and operate manual machine shop equipment, including lathes, mills, saws, drill presses, and grinders.
Repair or manufacture components when replacement parts are unavailable or cost prohibitive, and modify equipment to improve reliability, safety, quality, and productivity.