Maintenance Technician

KSM Castings USA, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

KSM Castings USA, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and robotic systems on conventional and automatic casting machines and CNC equipment in a production environment.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, electrical installations, and the ability to modify and extend plant machinery while adhering to safety regulations. A technical background in engineering or machining is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training (2 years) or BS degree in Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Diverse specialist training courses in Machining Technology.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical or electronic systems of casting machines, robots and CNC equipment in production.
• Develops and carries out preventative maintenance and repairs independently on plant equipment.
• Performs electrical installations such as connections, lighting fixtures and sockets.
• Independently modifies and extends plant machinery and draws up switching plans for documentation.
• Inspects installations per applicable regulations at inspection intervals.
• Procures spare parts and manages inventory considerations.
• Identifies environmental aspects and supports EMP goals through training and communication.

Skills

PLC controls

Siemens controls

Robot maintenance

Kuka robots

Die casting machines

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Engineering BS or equivalent

Machining technology training

Job description

KSM Castings USA, Inc.

Job Specification

Date: 01/07/2020

Rev.: 3

N0.: HPDC-MA-003

Job Designation: Maintenance Technician

Salary Class: Hourly

Department: Maintenance

Specialist Section: Maintenance

Duties:

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:

• 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.

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