Maintenance Mechanic

Job Posting Title

Maintenance Mechanic

Legal Entity

Metaldyne Sintered Ridgway LLC (Ridgway Forge and Convent)

Job Description Summary

Responsible for maintaining troubleshooting repairing and improving manufacturing equipment to ensure safe reliable and efficient operations that support product quality and production goals. Performs mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and basic electrical troubleshooting while supporting preventive maintenance equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives. Works closely with Maintenance Engineering Production and Operations personnel to minimize downtime optimize equipment performance and provide technical guidance and training to team members.

Job Description:

• Troubleshoot repair and maintain milling machines lathes presses and other manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical hydraulic pneumatic electrical and safety system issues
• Read and interpret blueprints schematics technical drawings and equipment documentation
• Inspect calibrate and verify machine performance using precision measuring instruments
• Assist with troubleshooting and servicing Dorst press systems including hydraulic mechanical and electrical components
• Collaborate with electricians maintenance personnel operators setup personnel and utility personnel to restore and optimize equipment performance
• Train mentor and support maintenance mechanics in lower classifications
• Utilize technical resources and training materials to remain current on equipment technologies and repair methods
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on production and facility equipment
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety quality productivity and equipment reliability
• Create and maintain material and supply requests in support of maintenance work orders
• Analyze machine sequences of operation to identify root causes of equipment failures
• Perform mechanical assembly fitting alignment and thread sizing activities
• Repair maintain and modify Hydrogen Nitrogen Methanol and Natural Gas systems in accordance with established procedures
• Install replacement parts functional components and equipment upgrades as needed
• Record maintenance activities and repair information within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Required Skills and Education

• High school diploma or General Education required; technical certification or associate degree preferred. Hydraulics/pneumatics training is preferred Associate Degree in Mechanical-related field or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 57 years of hands-on experience in maintenance and control systems

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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