Press Maintenance Technician - McCalla, AL

Gestamp; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking a Maintenance Press Technician in the United States to perform machine setup, troubleshoot, repair, and preventive maintenance on large stamping presses and feed line equipment. The role requires reading equipment manuals and work orders, following safety rules, and using a range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills.

You will be responsible for maintaining air compressors, conveyor systems, pumps, and related components, as well as developing initial

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics and PLCs.
• 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.
• Rebuilding of cylinders and pumps of all kinds.
• 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.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic schematics

Pneumatic schematics

PLC design software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Education

HS diploma/GED

Advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs

USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent

Tools

PLC Design software

Spreadsheet software

Word Processing software

Job description

Short Description

Maintenance Press Technician conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.

JOB SUMMARY

Maintenance Press Technician conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

Other Skills and Abilities

Work with PLC and ladder logic controls troubleshooting. Electrical schematic reading ability along with hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. Electrical background with the ability to troubleshoot relay logic of voltages ranging from 5volt to 480 volt.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of PLC Design software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be willing to obtain a forklift license, overhead crane license as well as an elevated lift license.

Other Skills and Abilities

Work with PLC and ladder logic controls troubleshooting. Electrical schematic reading ability along with hydraulic and pneumatic schematics. Electrical background with the ability to troubleshoot relay logic of voltages ranging from 5volt to 480 volt.