Machine Repair - 2nd Shift

American Seating Company • Grand Rapids, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Installs, moves, and repairs plant machinery and equipment in the various buildings owned or operated by the American Seating Company.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman’s card
• Ability to obtain Forklift and Crane Operator certifications
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all types of plant equipment, able to read and interpret blueprints, and skilled in the use of rigging and equipment and moving heavy objects.
• Must be able to use micrometers and other measuring instruments and devices accurately.
• Must be self-reliant, able to work out the solution to a variety of individual mechanical problems, and capable of using good judgement.
• Must be familiar with plant layout and sources of power and must be of sufficient size and strength to handle the equipment.
• Ability to work regular schedules set forth by the Management team.

Responsibilities

• Installs new equipment; unloads machines or un-assembles parts of machinery from trucks.
• Trouble shoots and repairs machinery and equipment; dismantles machine, equipment, and accessories until parts to be repaired or replaced are accessible, repairs or replaces part or parts, reassembles, and makes sure that machine or equipment is operating properly.
• Moves machinery and equipment; dismantles as is necessary; uses jacks, wooden blocking, rollers, cranes, gin poles, power or hand trucks, crowbars, and other equipment and tools to remove machinery from its foundation, transfers to new location and positions on new foundation; reassembles and prepares it for proper operation.
• Removes and dismantles machinery and equipment designated for salvage; salvaging parts that can be used.
• Lays out and fabricates such equipment as racks, benches, stands, and jigs and fixtures to be used in completing an assigned job.
• Lubricates and greases machinery and equipment; adjusts and repairs machines and equipment, including automatic and mechanical lubricating devices.
• Assists in the instruction and training of apprentices or others as delegated by the supervisor.
• Performs MIG and TIG welding.
• Performs miscellaneous facility repairs and general painting.
• Responsible to train apprentices.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED