Maintenance Technician (6a-2p)

Orion Castings; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Castings in Wisconsin seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain, rebuild and repair equipment to support production goals. The role requires strong electrical/electronic, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical skills, with the ability to train others and follow safety procedures.

You will move dies and components, troubleshoot control circuits, work with PLC hardware, and perform routine preventive maintenance on furnaces, pumps, and compressors.

Qualifications

• Must understand hydraulics and pneumatics, PLCs, and electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Welding experience including arc and MIG desirable.
• Willing to keep up with changing technology and safety training.
• Able to follow OSHA rules and company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Move dies, components and materials with a forklift and organize mold storage.
• Disassemble and assemble dies; use die manuals for proper assembly.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits and maintain electrical systems.
• Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems; service furnaces, transformers and pumps.
• Repair die cast machinery parts and assist PLC hardware maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow quality procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Basic math skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman certificate or vocational/technical training

Job description

Join us in becoming the premier die casting manufacturer and engineering solutions supplier worldwide.

Summary

As a Maintenance Technician, you are required to perform maintenance, rebuild and repair work on all equipment in the facility to support production needs. You must display a high skill level in one or more of the following electrical / electronics, pneumatics & hydraulic systems, millwright; with the ability to work with and train others.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

(But not limited to…)

This job includes but is not limited to the following:

• Move dies, die components, and materials to and from the shop floor to the Tool Room using a forklift
• Organize the mold storage area, putting dies and trim dies into its designated space
• Complete assembly and disassembly of dies under supervision
• Understand and use die manuals to assemble dies correctly
• Use simple measuring tools and operate tool room equipment (e.g. drill press, band saw)
• Be able to safely address simple issues that arise in die cast machines including changing cores, cleaning of dies and die components as well as de-flashing the dies
• Complete die repairs as needed
• Perform trim die repair and maintenance
• Make simple die components and fixtures
• Remove hung castings from dies on Die Cast machines.
• Responsible for troubleshooting electrical control circuits and repairing and maintaining all electrical systems in the facility
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all hydraulic and pneumatic systems as needed
• Responsible for repairing gas fired and electrical furnaces and making sure they are properly maintained on a routine basis. You will also be repairing transformers, buss bars, water tower, pumps, and compressors as needed.
• Responsible for troubleshooting electrical control circuits and repairing and maintaining all electrical systems in the facility
• Capable of assisting or repairing PLC hardware for Die Cast and other plant equipment
• Responsible to successfully complete all required safety training, including Lock/Out Tag/Out Training
• Maintenance Techs will also repair water cooling systems and plant air systems when required. Repair/rebuild all parts of a die cast machine, gear reduction units, and forklifts
• Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Orion Castings policies and procedures as outlined in the employee manual
• Follow the requirements of the Quality Policy, ISO/TS system, and procedures and participate in the Continuous Quality processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and report any unsafe conditions in a timely manner
• Must follow all safety rules and policies as set forth by OSHA guidelines and Orion Castings, including wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Perform other associated duties, functions or work as may be needed or assigned to continue the productive operation of the company.

Position Requirements

• Knowledge of basic machine operation (lathes, drills, grinders, boring mills, rotary mill, vertical and horizontal mills) a plus
• ID/OD micrometer, depth and height gages, thread gages, all measuring/gaging instruments associated with Tool and Die Maintenance and Repair
• Must have a complete understanding in one or more of the following: hydraulics and pneumatics, PLCs, and electrical/electronic systems (single, 3 phase & low voltage control circuits)
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Must have some previous welding experience including arc and MIG welding
• Must be willing to keep up with changing technology
• Requires a positive attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to embrace new technology and change. Willing to constantly seek improvement.
• Must possess and apply 5s methodology
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to read, understand and execute written directives
• Must possess good math skills
• Must possess good mechanical skills
• Must maintain a good attendance record

Physical Demands

• Must be capable of lifting 50lbs, reach and lift moderately heavy parts – up to several hundred repetitions per shift
• Ability to stand on one’s feet, bend, and / or twist a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be able to ascend / descend stairs
• Must be able to sit, walk, climb, stoop and kneel

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Die Cast or Plastic Ejection Molding experience a plus
• Maintenance Technician requires a high school diploma or GED.
• A maintenance journeyman certificate or vocational/technical training is desired

Skills

• Mechanical Ability
• Basic math skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Problem solving ability

Disclaimer

Please note that the duties and requirements described herein are intended to represent general contents of this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities. Management has the right to review and revise the duties and responsibilities as applicable.

Key Position Competencies

• Communications – Listening, Reading Comprehension, Speaking and Writing.
• Cognition – Analysis/Reasoning, Creative & Innovative Thinking, Decision Making & Judgement, and Problem Solving.
• Personal Effectiveness – Accountability & Dependability, Adaptability & Flexibility, Customer Focus, Development & Continual Learning, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Tact.
• Interaction with Others – Influencing Others, Relationship Building, Teamwork and Valuing Diversity

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Orion Casting has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity, and in that spirit seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify the hiring department by the application deadline.