Journey-Person - Machine Repair

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing; Oxford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Industries Corporation is seeking a Journeyman Machine Repair Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and rebuild forging production equipment in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure safe operation of presses, heaters, conveyors, and lubrication systems, among other systems.

The role requires state-certified journeyperson status or completion of an apprenticeship, with strong experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and machine shop practices.

Qualifications

• State-certified Journeyperson or completion of a recognized Machine Repair Apprenticeship.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred in forging, metal forming, or heavy industrial environments.
• Proficient in mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, machine shop practices, alignment, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety regulations and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain forging production equipment and support systems.
• Install, align, and commission production machinery; perform major repairs as needed.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Fabricate replacement parts and modify equipment from drawings; operate basic machine shop tools.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding and fabrication

Machine shop practices

Precision alignment

Blueprint and schematic interpretation

Industrial troubleshooting

Education

Journeyperson certification / apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS (Plex, Gensuite, Maximo)

Job description

Journey-Person - Machine Repair

Legal Entity

MSP Industries Corporation

Job Description Summary

The Journeyman Machine Repair Technician installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and rebuilds production and facility equipment used in a forging manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of forging presses, trim presses, induction heaters, furnaces, manipulators, conveyors, automated lubrication systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, material handling equipment, and associated support systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Follow all Company, Local, State, Federal, MIOSHA, OSHA, and Environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to safely isolate all energy sources prior to maintenance activities.
• Conduct work in a manner that promotes a safe workplace and proactively identifies unsafe conditions.
• Participate in safety audits, hazard assessments, corrective actions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within assigned maintenance areas and throughout the facility.

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain forging production equipment and support systems.
• Install, remove, align, level, and commission production machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle machinery to diagnose equipment failures and perform major repairs.
• Inspect machinery and equipment to identify wear, damage, misalignment, vibration, overheating, leaks, and other abnormal conditions.
• Repair and replace bearings, bushings, gearboxes, shafts, couplings, chains, sprockets, clutches, brakes, rollers, and other power transmission components.
• Perform precision alignments utilizing dial indicators, laser alignment tools, precision levels, and measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair forging presses, trim presses, upsetters, induction heating systems, furnaces, conveyors, manipulators, automated lubrication systems, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic presses and hydraulic power units.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders, regulators, filters, and air preparation equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic failures using schematics, pressure gauges, flow testing equipment, and diagnostic tools.
• Install, repair, and replace hydraulic piping, tubing, hoses, fittings, pumps, cylinders, accumulators, manifolds, and valves.
• Recharge and maintain hydraulic accumulators according to manufacturer and company requirements.
• Install and maintain lubrication systems and ensure proper equipment lubrication practices are followed.
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect critical equipment for reliability concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Support vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute PM activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Fabrication, Welding, and Machining

• Fabricate replacement parts, equipment modifications, guards, platforms, fixtures, and tooling from blueprints, sketches, or engineering drawings.
• Perform welding using approved welding processes.
• Operate manual machine shop equipment including lathes, mills, saws, drill presses, grinders, and related equipment.
• Repair or manufacture components where replacement parts are unavailable or cost prohibitive.
• Modify equipment to improve reliability, safety, quality, and productivity.

Required Skills and Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State-certified Journeyperson Machine Repair Card or documented completion of a recognized Machine Repair Apprenticeship Program.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred in forging, metal forming, steel processing, automotive manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Machine shop practices
  • Precision alignment
  • Blueprint and schematic interpretation
  • Industrial troubleshooting
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with:
  • Mechanical power presses
  • Hydraulic presses
  • Screw presses
  • Hammers
  • Induction heating systems
  • Furnaces
  • Automated lubrication systems
  • Overhead cranes
  • CMMS systems (Plex, Gensuite, Maximo, etc.)
• Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Rigging and machinery installation experience.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.