Press Maintenance Technician - McCalla, ALTechnician

Gestamp; New Mexico; On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp, a global automotive components company, seeks a Maintenance Press Technician in New Mexico to perform setup, preventive maintenance, and repairs on large stamping presses and feed line equipment.

You will read manuals, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, install parts, and follow OSHA safety rules while supporting continuous improvement through standardized work practices.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED plus advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics and PLCs.
• USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent training preferred.
• Minimum 3.5 years of manufacturing experience, automotive preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
• Mechanical maintenance of large stamping presses and feed line equipment.
• Repair plumbing, replace drains, and 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 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

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

JOB SUMMARY

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

DUTIES AND 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.
• Manlifts, ladders, roof work, and outside work.
• Must follow all OSHA and plant safety rules, including lock-out tag-out, etc.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

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.