Maintenance Technician

KSM CASTINGS USA INC; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM CASTINGS USA INC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or electronic systems on conventional and automatic casting machines, robots and CNC equipment within a production environment.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, electrical installations, modifications, inspections, and spare-parts procurement, with emphasis on safety and environmental compliance. Flexible shift work and teamwork are required.

Job description

KSM

Castings USA, Inc.

Job Specification

N0.: HPDC-MA-003

Rev.: 3

Date: 01/07/2020

Job Designation: Maintenance Technician

Salary Class: Hourly

Department: Maintenance

Specialist Section: Maintenance

Duties (Brief description of the principal task involved)

Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or electronic systems of Conventional and Automatic Casting Machines, Robots and CNC other Automated Machinery within production environment.

Description of activities (List of all key tasks/processes actually carried out):

• Corrects deficiencies of Automatic Casting Machines, supporting robots and other Die Casting Machinery, and CNC Machines appropriately ("according to the accepted rules of engineering") and independently, taking due account of all Safety Regulations. Troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems on production equipment.
• Develops and carries out preventative maintenance and any resulting repairs independently on plant equipment and machinery.
• Carries out electrical installations such as machine connections, lighting fixtures and socket installations.
• Independently carries out modifications and extensions on plant and machinery and draws up switching plans for documentation purposes.
• Inspects the installations according to the applicable equipment inspection Regulations and the accident prevention regulations at the specified inspection intervals.
• Procures spare parts from the Tool Crib or the warehouse and takes account of the requirements of inventory control and materials management.
• Responsible for identifying Environmental Aspects for his/her department, and supporting Environmental Management Plan (EMP) goals and targets through training, engagement and communication.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, the employee must comply with all safety regulations and proper operating procedures, utilizing required safety equipment at all times.

Employees are obligated to leave workplace in a clean and orderly manner. Must collaborate in the bridging of break times, and briefly inform the succeeding operator of activities that took place during his or her shift.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

Perform The Essential Functions Of This Position.

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Percentage distribution (estimated):

Education/Professional Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Technical Training (2 years) or BS Degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Diverse specialist training courses in Machining Technology

Required proficiencies and additional qualification:

• Knowledge of multiple control systems (e.g. PLC controls, Siemens)
• Ability to gain knowledge of programming, troubleshooting and maintenance of Kuka and applicable Robots, Die Casting Machines.

Special requirements:

• Flexible Shift Work
• Safety Oriented
• Teamwork Capability

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Authorized to issue directives to:

None

Signature(s)

Date:__________

Maintenance Manager

HR

Incumbent