Press Maintenance Technician — Automotive Manufacturing

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Alabama in McCalla, AL is seeking a Maintenance Press Technician to perform machine setup, troubleshoot, repair and preventive maintenance on production equipment. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills and adherence to safety protocols to ensure continuous production.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma/GED with advanced technical training in electrical/mechanical disciplines, a 5-year manufacturing background (automotive preferred), and may hold a USDOL Journeyman

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs.
• Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent work experience or skills training.
• 5 years of previous employment in a manufacturing environment – automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
• Mechanical maintenance of large stamping presses and feed line equipment.
• Plumbing basic repair, replace drains, run pipe threader.
• Maintenance of air compressors and air driers.
• Conveyor systems air, electric and vibro units.
• Hydraulic pumps, trash pumps, oil pumps.
• Welding arc, MIG/TIG and spot basic knowledge.
• Must follow OSHA and plant safety rules, including lock-out tag-out.
• Rebuilding of cylinders and pumps of all kinds.
• Fabricating of scrap trays, chutes, and work benches.
• Supports the teams in operational improvement.
• Develops Initial Standard Work Practices with the teams.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanical skills, including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate.

Job description

Gestamp Alabama in McCalla, AL is seeking a Maintenance Press Technician to perform machine setup, troubleshoot, repair and preventive maintenance on production equipment. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills and adherence to safety protocols to ensure continuous production.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma/GED with advanced technical training in electrical/mechanical disciplines, a 5-year manufacturing background (automotive preferred), and may hold a USDOL Journeyman