Maintenance Machine Repair

Mueller Brass•Port Huron, MI

About The Position

This role observes installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair, or replacement of mechanical components. It repairs and maintains mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment in a union heavy equipment manufacturing facility with casting and extrusion processes. The position may also involve assisting production, training Machine Repair Trainees, maintaining critical spare parts, and meeting quality, productivity, and housekeeping standards. Additional combined trade and lead rates are available after 90 days of employment. Off-shift options include 8-hour afternoons, 8-hour nights, or 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on a four-on/four-off schedule.

Responsibilities

Inspect and listen to machines and equipment to identify malfunctions, including measuring parts for wear, misalignment, or other problems, and removing, replacing, or repairing defective parts.
Assemble and fabricate components according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, and knowledge of mechanical systems.
Troubleshoot fluid mechanics and repair pumps, valves, cylinders, and compressors; rebuild fluid-mechanical devices using hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
Dismantle machines and equipment and operate rigging equipment, man lifts, and mobile equipment.
Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain mechanical parts, hydraulic systems, supports, air lines, PVC pipes, and water lines; realign and adjust components as needed.
Inspect pneumatic and hydraulic pipes, components, and fittings for leaks, damage, and wear; repair existing components or measure, cut, thread, bend, and install replacements.
Install hydraulic, pneumatic, and water lines on new machinery and solder copper pipes.
Set up and operate metalworking tools, including hand and machine threaders.
Test equipment after repairs and read pressure gauges to detect abnormalities.
Perform routine preventive maintenance, including inspections, filter changes, measurements, and oil changes.
Mark up sketches or computer-generated designs of machine components.
Weld metal components using welding machines, including laying out, fitting, and tacking workpieces.
Inspect welds for compliance with specifications, re-weld defective joints, and grind welded surfaces for penetrant testing by removing slag, flux, and spatter.
Make safety shields and guards while following OSHA guarding requirements.
Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards and follow Lean Manufacturing/5S principles.
Use the tool room and stock room computer to locate parts in stock.
Provide training and guidance to Machine Repair Trainees.
Assist production when needed and meet quality and productivity standards.
Help maintain critical spare parts and recommend purchases of materials and supplies.
Discuss performance issues and improvement ideas with pertinent technical staff.