Machine Repair

Stellantis • Dundee, MI

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About The Position

The Machine Repair tradesman diagnoses operational defects and disassembles, repairs, replaces parts, and reassembles machines, machine tools, and mechanical equipment to restore them to operating condition. The role performs layout, machining, and mechanical operations involved in tearing down, rebuilding, and reconditioning machines and equipment, along with other specialized mechanical repair work.

Work includes relining spindles and shafts; scraping and fitting bearings; repairing and adjusting clutches, valves, solenoids, and cylinders; fitting precision parts; cutting and matching gears; changing feed and speed control gears; setting automatic timing devices; and aligning and balancing work. The tradesman ensures completed work functions properly and is safe to operate, and performs incidental tasks needed to complete larger assignments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Four years of combined experience and training similar to that required in a bona fide Machine Repair apprenticeship; or a U.S. Department of Labor Completion of Apprenticeship Certificate as a Machine Repair; or eight years of documented Machine Repair experience; or five years of documented Machine Repair experience and three years in a related trade.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to work any shift and overtime, including daily, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics, algebra, and physics.
• Experience as a machine repair tradesman in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work from layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or other specifications to determine work procedures.
• Ability to clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Ability to disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Ability and knowledge to repair or replace broken or malfunctioning machinery or equipment components.
• Ability to repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery or equipment.
• Ability to examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Ability to reassemble equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Ability to observe and test machinery or equipment operation to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters or other testing devices.
• Ability to operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify repair adequacy.
• Ability to analyze test results, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to provide mechanical support to manufacturing operations by locating and diagnosing trouble in mechanical systems or equipment.
• Ability to complete required preventive maintenance at defined intervals on all mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks historically assigned to other mechanical classifications, such as pipefitter or millwright.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of G-Suite.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose defects and malfunctions in machines, machine tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Disassemble, repair, replace parts, and reassemble machinery and equipment to operating condition.
• Perform layout, machining, and mechanical work to tear down, rebuild, and recondition machines and mechanical equipment.
• Reline spindles and shafts; scrape and fit bearings; repair and adjust clutches, valves, solenoids, and cylinders; fit precision parts; cut and match gears; change feed and speed control gears; set automatic timing devices; and align and balance work.
• Ensure completed work functions properly and is in safe operating condition.
• Perform incidental tasks required to complete larger tasks.

What This Job Offers

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