Journey-Person Machine Repair

Job Posting Title

Journey-Person - Machine Repair

Legal Entity

MSP Industries Corporation

Job Description Summary

The Journeyman Machine Repair Technician installs maintains troubleshoots repairs modifies and rebuilds production and facility equipment used in a forging manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining the safe and reliable operation of forging presses trim presses induction heaters furnaces manipulators conveyors automated lubrication systems hydraulic and pneumatic systems material handling equipment and associated support systems.

The Journeyman Machine Repair Technician applies advanced mechanical hydraulic pneumatic lubrication fabrication welding machining and troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime improve equipment reliability and support production objectives while maintaining compliance with all safety quality environmental and company requirements.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Follow all Company Local State Federal MIOSHA OSHA and Environmental regulations policies and procedures.
• Utilize Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to safely isolate all energy sources prior to maintenance activities.
• Conduct work in a manner that promotes a safe workplace and proactively identifies unsafe conditions.
• Participate in safety audits hazard assessments corrective actions and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards within assigned maintenance areas and throughout the facility.

Equipment Maintenance and Repair

• Troubleshoot diagnose repair rebuild and maintain forging production equipment and support systems.
• Install remove align level and commission production machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle machinery to diagnose equipment failures and perform major repairs.
• Inspect machinery and equipment to identify wear damage misalignment vibration overheating leaks and other abnormal conditions.
• Repair and replace bearings bushings gearboxes shafts couplings chains sprockets clutches brakes rollers and other power transmission components.
• Perform precision alignments utilizing dial indicators laser alignment tools precision levels and measuring instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair forging presses trim presses upsetters induction heating systems furnaces conveyors manipulators automated lubrication systems and material handling equipment.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic presses and hydraulic power units.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems including valves cylinders regulators filters and air preparation equipment.
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic failures using schematics pressure gauges flow testing equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Install repair and replace hydraulic piping tubing hoses fittings pumps cylinders accumulators manifolds and valves.
• Recharge and maintain hydraulic accumulators according to manufacturer and company requirements.
• Install and maintain lubrication systems and ensure proper equipment lubrication practices are followed.
• Perform emergency breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) predictive maintenance (PdM) and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Inspect critical equipment for reliability concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Support vibration analysis thermography oil analysis and other predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Coordinate and execute PM activities to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Fabrication Welding and Machining

• Fabricate replacement parts equipment modifications guards platforms fixtures and tooling from blueprints sketches or engineering drawings.
• Perform welding using approved welding processes.
• Operate manual machine shop equipment including lathes mills saws drill presses grinders and related equipment.
• Repair or manufacture components where replacement parts are unavailable or cost prohibitive.
• Modify equipment to improve reliability safety quality and productivity.

Required Skills and Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• State-certified Journeyperson Machine Repair Card or documented completion of a recognized Machine Repair Apprenticeship Program.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience preferred in forging metal forming steel processing automotive manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Machine shop practices
  • Precision alignment
  • Blueprint and schematic interpretation
  • Industrial troubleshooting
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with:
  • Mechanical power presses
  • Hydraulic presses
  • Screw presses
  • Hammers
  • Induction heating systems
  • Furnaces
  • Automated lubrication systems
  • Overhead cranes
  • CMMS systems (Plex Gensuite Maximo etc.)
• Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Rigging and machinery installation experience.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) experience.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit MI with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.

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