Press Maintenance Mechanic

Challenge Manufacturing•Kansas City, MO

97d

About The Position

The Press Maintenance Mechanic inspects, installs, maintains, and repairs production machinery and tools, including equipment in the tool room and maintenance machining areas. The role also involves building and rebuilding equipment for manufacturing needs. The mechanic documents downtime and manages work orders in Plex, performs preventative maintenance, and provides input on preventative maintenance schedule updates with guidance from a Press Maintenance Mechanic II or III. The position contributes to continuous improvement efforts intended to improve production efficiency and product quality. The role requires following written and verbal workplace instructions, communicating pertinent information to the oncoming shift, and flexing across work areas to support plant flow. Work may require shifts of up to 12 hours per day, including Saturdays and Sundays. The work environment includes exposure to noise, fumes, dirt, heat, sparks, smoke, water, vibration, dust, grease, oil, and high- and low-voltage components. Required protective equipment includes eye protection, hearing protection, cut-resistant arm guards, and cut-resistant gloves.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of machine repair experience.
Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
Basic understanding of relevant press controls and processes.
Basic understanding of common tool room equipment, including milling machines, drill presses, and lathes.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong communication and time management skills, and ability to prioritize tasks.
Valid forklift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing.
Valid scissor lift license issued by Challenge Manufacturing.
Ability to work up to 12 hours per day, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Ability to understand and follow written and verbal workplace instructions.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including frequently walking, bending, twisting, turning, and lifting.
Ability to work around noise, fumes, dirt, heat, sparks, smoke, water, vibration, dust, grease, oil, voltage components, pinch points, and rotating equipment, while using required protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of machine repair experience.
Robotics training in electrical or mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.
Use Plex to document appropriate downtime codes.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using a meter at Level I certification.
Read and interpret mechanical prints for troubleshooting.
Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical issues.
Safely use hand tools, hand and surface grinders, wheel pullers, torches, pipe threaders, hydraulic jacks, welders, scissor lifts, lathes, forklifts, milling machines, and drill presses.
Participate proactively in continuous improvement and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements to improve production efficiency and product quality.
Complete and manage work orders through Plex.
Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on preventative maintenance schedule updates, with guidance from a Press Maintenance Mechanic II or III.
Update and relay pertinent information to the oncoming shift.
Move within own and other work areas as needed to support plant flow and meet customer needs.