Automotive Press Maintenance Technician

Gestamp; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Alabama in McCalla, AL, is seeking a Maintenance Press Technician to perform machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance on large stamping presses and line equipment.

You will read manuals, follow safety rules, and collaborate with teams to improve operations; requires HS diploma and 5 years manufacturing experience, with USDOL Journeyman or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with advanced training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent work experience or skills training.
• 5 years of previous employment in a manufacturing environment – automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow standardized work instructions.
• Mechanical maintenance of large stamping presses and feed line equipment.
• Repair plumbing, replace drains, and run pipe threader.
• Maintain air compressors and air driers.
• Service conveyor systems; air, electric, and vibro units.
• Maintain hydraulic pumps and related equipment.
• Weld arc, MIG/TIG and basic spot welding.
• Work on manlifts and roof access; comply with safety rules.
• Follow lock-out/tag-out and OSHA rules.
• Rebuild cylinders and pumps; fabricate scrap trays and benches.
• Support teams in operational improvements; develop initial standard work.
• Provide emergency repairs during production and scheduled maintenance.
• Prepare machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read equipment manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Undertake other duties as needed.

Skills

PLC & ladder

Electrical

Mechanical

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Schematic reading

Education

HS diploma/tech training

Journeyman cert

5 yrs manufacturing exp

Tools

PLC design software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Job description

Gestamp Alabama in McCalla, AL, is seeking a Maintenance Press Technician to perform machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance on large stamping presses and line equipment.

You will read manuals, follow safety rules, and collaborate with teams to improve operations; requires HS diploma and 5 years manufacturing experience, with USDOL Journeyman or equivalent preferred.