Maintenance Tech

WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY MASTER•America, IN

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing the essential PM, repair and general upkeep of plant equipment with minimal oversight working in conjunction with Maintenance Technicians A while gaining while continuing to gain proficiency in all aspects of Maintenance. This position will also actively train Maintenance Technician Trainees and Bs.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Good communication skills; and, work in a team environment.
Knowledge and experience with electrical equipment; single and three phase, 110v & 24v dc controls, prints and schematics.
Mechanical knowledge of troubleshooting, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.
Knowledge and experience using LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out).
Must have good judgement and decision making skills.
Must have good time management skills.
Must have knowledge and understanding of how to appropriately wear job required PPE.
Ability and willingness to learn, take formal training and meet the requirements of the WCI Maintenance Training Plan.
Ability to read, understand and follow work instructions; and, to follow directions with attention to detail.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
Ability to repetitively lift up to 60 lbs; tolerate repetitive bending and twisting; and, stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work in temperatures with variations ranging from approximately 100 degrees in the summer to approximately 65 degrees in the winter.
Requires three to five (3-5) years previous maintenance experience.
Internal candidates are required to have successfully completed the WCI Maintenance Technician C training program and have minimum passing scores of all required testing.
High school diploma or GED.
Experience welding with MIG and Arc welding.

Responsibilities

Participate in daily safety and planning meeting.
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing PMs or thru downtime repairs.
Preventive maintenance requirements on motor, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyor systems, furnaces, and other types of foundry equipment.
Repairs or replaces defective parts on equipment.
Dismantles machinery in order to access part(s) needing repair replaces/repairs defective parts and reassembles machinery.
Lubricates and cleans working mechanisms on production equipment.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of all production equipment during production and perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Utilize working knowledge and familiarity with basic preventative maintenance work according to WCI standards ensuring all instructions are followed and that each step is fully executed.
Shadow and support Maintenance Technician As on Maintenance calls; and trains on complex diagnoses of a failure and making required repairs.
Communicates accurately and professionally to management and team any issues that may need passed on or addressed immediately.
Adheres to safety stands by promoting a safe work environment through attending safety training, participating in daily department safety meetings and verifying all safety concerns are addressed.
May be required to work flexible schedules, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Must be capable of following prints, diagrams, sketches, manuals, and oral instructions.
Must be capable of understanding printed PM format and able to fill out all paperwork involved.
Must be willing to continue learning base with hands on experience or formal training of some type.
Must maintain continuity among work team and management thru work actions and communication.
Must read and understand work instructions.
Must complete paperwork as necessary for position.