Danville Forge Maintenance Team Line Operator

thyssenkrupp; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement Package

401k Match

Competitive wage with Skill Pay Program

Comprehensive medical plans

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp in Danville, Illinois is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of our machinery on the forge line. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and maintaining thorough records of machinery performance and maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Industrial Maintenance or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a range of benefits including tuition reimbursement and a competitive wage.

Qualifications

• Education in Industrial Maintenance or equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing and metal fabrication preferred.
• Background in mechanics, electrical, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of equipment downtime and corrective actions.
• Operate machinery on the forge line and provide necessary maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning plant equipment.

Skills

Excellent mechanical skills

Knowledge of robotics and PLCs

Strong understanding of PLCs

Excellent reasoning and problem-solving ability

Ability to operate a variety of maintenance equipment safely

Education

Industrial Maintenance AAS or equivalent degree

At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance

Tools

Clutch/brake presses

Precision measurement tools

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain record of machine downtime and corrective actions.
• Operate machinery on forge line.
• Provide necessary maintenance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning plant equipment and plant building repairs as capabilities allow.
• Perform routine mechanical or machining maintenance activities on equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance program based on OEMs (Original Equipment Manuals) for plant equipment, machinery, and related facilities.
• Maintain records of daily PMs and readings such as emissions, dust collector, amp on blast wheels, and conductivity for water treatment system.
• Other responsibilities and projects as specified.
• Set up and operate press for routine established work.
• Select correct tooling for job task and correctly set up the tools required.
• Ensure dies are aligned; unclamp and make necessary adjustments.
• Monitor 3 robots that accompany the press, especially the spray robot that prevents parts from sticking.
• Monitor parts as they go through the die to ensure no malfunctions.
• Monitor die tonnage.
• Maintain press as necessary.
• Report downtime.
• Operate panel to control heat and cycle time.
• Run Man‑mate Machine.
• Monitor product in trim press.
• Change tooling as necessary.

Qualifications

• Education: Industrial Maintenance AAS or equivalent degree.
• OR: At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Preferred: Previous experience in manufacturing and metal fabrication.
• Background in mechanics, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Excellent mechanical skills with a focus on clutch/brake presses or other forming presses.
• Knowledge of forging aspects, metal flow, and crankshaft design.
• Knowledge of robotics and PLCs.
• Strong understanding of PLCs (Allen Bradley/Siemens), robotics (ABB), and electrical control systems.
• Knowledge of fabrication.
• Manual skills to operate machines, tools and move parts.
• Excellent reasoning and problem‑solving ability.
• Competent at basic dimensional measuring and able to quickly learn precision measurement tools.
• Ability to follow step‑by‑step instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive work.
• Ability to cope with change.
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication ability.
• Ability to operate a variety of maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to adapt to changing technologies and learn new equipment and systems.
• Physical demands and working conditions as described below.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Movement may require stooping, reaching, handling, eye/hand/foot coordination, standing, sitting, walking, occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, using fingers, feeling, and repetitive motions.

Vision may require near acuity and peripheral vision, occasional use of far acuity, depth perception, accommodation, and color vision.

Environmental conditions may include extreme heat, noise, atmospheric conditions, occasional contact with water or other liquids, and vibration.

Hazards may include proximity to moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical components, and occasional work in high or exposed places.

May require Heavy Physical Strength to Very Heavy Physical Strength.

Benefits

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package.
• Quarterly Bonus Program.
• 401k Match.
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off after completion of Probation Period.
• Competitive wage with a Skill Pay Program that includes a work service credit for relative education and experience.
• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options and preventative healthcare program with premium discount.
• Dental plans.
• Vision plans.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, & Long‑Term Disability.
• 11 paid Holidays.
• Exclusive free medical services through partnership with Everside Healthcare for employees and dependents 3+ years of age.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.