Die Cast Maintenance Technician

GLDC Die Casting; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Die seeks a Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot heavy machinery, and keep equipment in safe, productive condition.

Responsibilities include planning rigging, moving, and installing tools, lubricating components, and maintaining detailed records of work performed. You will work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, PLCs, relays, and robots to maximize uptime.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform general preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for equipment and systems.
• Ensure equipment remains in safe operating condition and maximize uptime.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of PLC controls, relay systems, and robots.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs as directed.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe operating conditions for machinery in production.
• Plan and perform rigging, moving, aligning, and installation of machines and conveyors.
• Lubricate and maintain equipment with correct lubrication quantities.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance work performed.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Robotics/PLC controls

Job description

Great Lakes Die is looking to add a Maintenance Technician to our team!The ideal candidate should have the following qualifications:Ability to perform general preventive maintenance (PM) and make machine/equipment repairs as directedTroubleshoot equipmentAssure that machine and equipment are kept in safe operating conditionsMake emergency repairs as safely and quickly as possible so as to maximize machine and equipment availability to productionPlan and perform rigging, moving, aligning, and installation of machine tools, equipment, conveyors, and material handling devicesMaintain current and accurate records on jobs performedLubricate all equipment and machinery using proper quantity and amounts of lubricationKnowledge and experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsPLC controls, relay systems, and robotsPrevious work experience in troubleshooting and repairing heavy machinery