Plant I

Gestamp•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance services. This role involves mechanical maintenance of large stamping presses and feed line equipment, as well as basic plumbing, maintenance of air compressors and driers, conveyor systems, and various pumps. The technician will also perform welding, operate manlifts and ladders, and work at heights, including on overhead cranes and roof work. Safety is paramount, requiring adherence to all OSHA and plant safety rules, including lock-out tag-out procedures. The role includes rebuilding cylinders and pumps, fabricating equipment, supporting operational improvements, developing standard work practices, and performing emergency and scheduled repairs on production equipment. Additionally, the technician will prepare and set up machinery for production runs and utilize mechanical skills in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair, reading and interpreting equipment manuals and work orders.

Requirements

HS diploma/GED + advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
5 years previous employment in a manufacturing environment – automotive preferred.
Must be able to drive forklift and maintain certification.
Must be able to work at heights, working on overhead cranes, repairing ceiling lights, parking lot lights and able to work in tunnels and pits.
Must have strength and stamina to lift and maneuver heavy objects.
Electrical 12-volt dc to 600-volt ac basic working knowledge.
Basic carpenter skills, painting, repair drywall, ceiling work, building offices.
Problem Solving – Recognize and solve the malfunctioning of the machine and recognize and solve quality problems of formed part.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear.
Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand.
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Nice To Haves

Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent work experience or skills training.

Responsibilities

Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.
Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
Mechanical maintenance of large stamping presses and feed line equipment.
Plumbing basic repair, replace drains, run pipe threader.
Maintenance of air compressors and air driers.
Conveyor systems air, electric and vibro units.
Hydraulic pumps, trash pumps, oil pumps.
Welding arc, mig tig and spot basic knowledge.
Manlifts, ladders, roof work, and outside work.
Must follow all OSHA and plant safety rules including lock-out tag-out, etc.
Rebuilding of cylinders and pumps of all kinds.
Fabricating of scrap trays, chutes, and work benches.
Supports the teams in operational improvement.
Develops Initial Standard Work Practices with the teams.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate.