CNC Maintenance Technician Casting

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Position Summary

The Machining & Heat Treatment Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the reliability availability and performance of machining centers heat treatment equipment and supporting production systems within a High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) manufacturing facility. This position performs preventive predictive and corrective maintenance to ensure safe operation maximize equipment uptime improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and support the production of high-quality machined and heat-treated aluminum components.

The technician works closely with Production Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering Tooling Quality Maintenance and Automation teams to minimize downtime improve equipment reliability and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout machining and thermal processing operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on CNC machining centers transfer machines drilling and tapping machines machining cells washing systems conveyors coolant systems chip handling equipment robotic automation and auxiliary equipment.

Maintain heat treatment equipment including solution heat treat furnaces aging ovens quench tanks cooling systems burners circulation fans atmosphere control systems and material handling equipment.

. Troubleshoot mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical servo spindle and automation failures to restore production safely and efficiently.

Inspect repair replace rebuild and adjust machine components including ball screws linear guides bearings gearboxes hydraulic units coolant pumps lubrication systems and spindle assemblies.

Perform machine alignments laser calibration ballbar testing spindle verification axis compensation and machine capability checks following repairs.

Support equipment installation commissioning relocation acceptance testing and production startup activities.

Troubleshoot CNC controls PLC-controlled equipment servo drives HMIs sensors encoders safety circuits and industrial networks.

Support robotic systems used for machine tending palletizing deburring washing and automated material handling.

Perform maintenance on industrial washers leak testers coolant filtration systems chip conveyors mist collectors and centralized coolant distribution systems.

Inspect and maintain furnace burners combustion systems temperature controllers thermocouples SCR power controllers circulation fans quench agitation systems and cooling equipment.

Verify furnace temperature uniformity instrumentation accuracy and compliance with heat treatment process requirements.

Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability machining accuracy throughput cycle time and process capability.

Execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs in accordance with OEM recommendations maintenance schedules and reliability standards.

Perform lubrication vibration monitoring thermography oil analysis spindle condition monitoring and equipment health assessments.

Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and corrective action implementation to eliminate recurring equipment failures.

Support implementation of engineering changes automation upgrades machine retrofits and process improvement initiatives.

Recommend improvements to reduce downtime improve OEE extend equipment life and reduce maintenance costs.

Accurately document maintenance activities work orders downtime events corrective actions and spare parts usage within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Assist with spare parts identification inventory management and critical spare parts planning.

Participate in TPM Lean Manufacturing Kaizen 5S and continuous improvement activities.

Follow all company safety policies Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures confined space requirements arc flash procedures environmental regulations and PPE requirements.

Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards.

Communicate effectively with Production Engineering Quality and Maintenance personnel during shift handoffs and downtime events.

Perform other duties as assigned in support of plant operations.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Technical diploma apprenticeship or certification in Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics Electrical Technology Machining CNC Technology or a related technical discipline preferred.

Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting CNC machining automotive manufacturing foundry die casting machining or heat treatment operations preferred.

Working knowledge of mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and automation systems.

Ability to troubleshoot equipment with minimal supervision.

Ability to read mechanical drawings electrical schematics hydraulic diagrams pneumatic diagrams P&IDs and OEM manuals.

Experience using precision measuring instruments including calipers micrometers indicators dial bore gauges and alignment equipment.

Basic computer skills and experience using CMMS software.

Ability to work overtime weekends shutdowns and rotating shifts as required.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Experience maintaining CNC machining centers (SW GROB etc).

Experience with Fanuc ABB Siemens Mitsubishi CNC controls.

Experience maintaining industrial heat treatment furnaces and quench systems (Can-Eng).

PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley Siemens).

Experience supporting industrial robotics (Fanuc ABB KUKA Yaskawa).

Welding fabrication machining or toolroom experience.

Forklift overhead crane hoist and rigging certification.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing TPM Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Strong understanding of CNC machining processes including milling drilling boring tapping reaming and precision finishing.

Knowledge of aluminum machining practices used in High Pressure Die Casting (HPDC) manufacturing.

Working knowledge of machining center components including:

CNC controls

Servo motors

Servo amplifiers

Linear guideways

Spindle assemblies

Automatic tool changers

Hydraulic fixtures

Rotary tables

Coolant systems

Chip conveyors

Understanding of cutting tool management systems automatic tool changers tool monitoring systems and fixture maintenance.

Experience maintaining industrial washing equipment leak testing systems deburring equipment and automated inspection stations.

Strong understanding of industrial heat treatment processes including:

Solution Heat Treatment

Artificial Aging (T5 T6 T7)

Quench Systems

Furnace Temperature Uniformity

Thermal Processing Controls

Heat Transfer Principles

Knowledge of combustion systems including gas burners flame safety controls burner management systems combustion air systems and fuel controls.

Understanding of furnace instrumentation including thermocouples temperature controllers SCR power controllers data acquisition systems and process monitoring.

Ability to troubleshoot industrial electrical systems including:

Motors

VFDs

Servo drives

Encoders

Sensors

Safety relays

PLC I/O

Industrial Ethernet communications

Basic PLC troubleshooting skills including ladder logic interpretation alarm diagnostics HMI navigation and communication with Controls Engineering.

Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems including proportional valves pressure regulation accumulators pumps manifolds cylinders and filtration systems.

Strong understanding of pneumatic systems including FRLs valve manifolds actuators regulators vacuum generators and compressed air distribution.

Knowledge of predictive maintenance techniques including vibration analysis thermography ultrasonic inspection oil analysis spindle monitoring and condition-based maintenance.

Ability to interpret machine geometry reports laser calibration results ballbar analysis spindle diagnostics and machine capability studies.

Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) process capability GD&T and machining quality requirements.

Experience using precision alignment equipment laser alignment systems torque tools and metrology equipment.

Familiarity with CMMS systems for preventive maintenance scheduling work order management spare parts control and equipment history.

Understanding of OEE MTBF MTTR RCA TPM FMEA Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.

Strong understanding of machine guarding Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) arc flash awareness confined space requirements ergonomic safety and safe work practices associated with machining and heat treatment operations.

Ability to identify opportunities to improve machine reliability process capability cycle time equipment utilization energy efficiency and maintenance effectiveness through continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand walk climb bend kneel squat reach push pull and work in confined spaces or at elevated heights.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machining fluids aluminum chips industrial ovens elevated temperatures moving machinery hydraulic systems compressed air systems industrial noise lubricants chemicals and cleaning solutions while wearing required PPE.

Ability to safely perform maintenance activities using Lockout/Tagout procedures and established safety practices.

Demonstrated commitment to teamwork continuous improvement quality and customer satisfaction.

Schedule and Reporting

This position may be assigned to off-shifts based on business needs. Overtime plant shutdowns weekends and emergency call-in support may be required. The position typically reports to the Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Manager or designated plant leadership.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization under a TN or H-1B visa may be considered provided they are authorized to work for this employer without requiring new or additional visa sponsorship. The company is unable to sponsor new employment-based visas or other immigration sponsorship for this position.

Work Environment

This position works in an automotive manufacturing facility and may be exposed to noise heat dust oil coolant moving equipment and other industrial conditions. The position may require overtime weekends holidays rotating shifts or call-ins based on business and production needs.

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