Maintenance Machine Repair

Mueller Industries; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Full benefits package

Off-Shift options

Job summary

Mueller Industries' union facility in Michigan seeks a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain heavy production equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, pumps, valves, and cylinders. Safety, quality, and Lean/5S standards guide daily work.

You will diagnose faults, install lines, operate rigging equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support production with hands-on repairs and machine upkeep.

Qualifications

• Observation of equipment to detect hazards or need for service.
• Repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines.
• Inspect and troubleshoot by visual/audible means and replace worn parts.
• Assemble and fabricate according to engineering instructions and mechanical knowledge.
• Troubleshoot fluid systems including pumps, valves, cylinders and compressors.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle machines and operate rigging equipment.
• Install hydraulic and pneumatic lines and solder copper pipes.
• Test operation and read pressure gauges to identify abnormalities.
• Perform preventative maintenance and housekeeping.
• Provide training to trainees and assist production as needed.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Welding

Preventive maintenance

Lean Manufacturing/5S

Fabrication

Repair

Tools

Welding machines

Rigging equipment

Hand/machine threaders

Pressure gauges

Job description

Overview

Union facility (IAM) - Heavy equipment manufacturing facility with casting and extrusion processes. 1.5x pay over 40 hours per week. 401K match plan and a full benefits package. Additional combined trade and lead rates are available after 90 days of employment. Off-Shift will be open to the choice of applicants – 8-hour afternoons, 8-hour nights, or 12-hour 7 pm to 7 am 4on/4off.

Responsibilities

• Observe the functioning of installed equipment to detect hazards, problems, and the need for service, repair, and/or replacement of mechanical components.
• Repair and maintain mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines and equipment.
• Inspect and troubleshoot by visually inspecting and listening to machines, measuring parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems, and removing, replacing, and repairing worn or defective parts.
• Assemble and/or fabricate according to engineering instructions, manuals, and knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
• Troubleshoot fluid mechanics, including repair of pumps, valves, cylinders, compressors, and rebuilds per hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Dismantle machines and equipment and operate rigging equipment, man lifts, and mobile equipment.
• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain mechanical parts, hydraulic systems, and supports (e.g., air lines, PVC pipes, water lines); realign and adjust components.
• Inspect and locate damaged pneumatic and hydraulic pipes, components, and fittings to detect leaks; measure, cut, thread, bend, and install new parts.
• Install hydraulic and pneumatic water lines on new machinery; solder copper pipes.
• Set up and operate metalworking tools (hand threaders, machine threaders).
• Test operation following repair and read pressure gauges to detect abnormalities.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as inspections, filtering, measurements, and changing oil.
• Markup sketches or computer-generated designs of machine components.
• Weld metal components using various welding machines, including layout, fit, and tack joints; visually examine welds for adherence to specifications and re-weld defective joints.
• Grind welded surfaces for penetrant testing and remove surplus slag, flux, and spatter.
• Make safety shields and guards respecting OSHA guarding requirements.
• Maintain work area to acceptable housekeeping standards.
• Access tool room and stock room computer to find parts in stock.
• Provide training and guidance to Machine Repair Trainees.
• Assist production when needed.
• Meet quality and productivity standards; maintain Lean Manufacturing/5S principles.
• Maintain critical spare parts and recommend purchase of material and supplies.
• Discuss performance issues and improvement ideas with pertinent technical staff.

Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws.