Cascade Die Casting Group

Job Description/Expectations

JOB TITLE: Preventative Maintenance Technician

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Atlantic / Die Cast

DATE DEVELOPED: 10/2023

REPORTS TO:  Maintenance Supervisor

POSITION SCOPE:

The Preventative Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the efficient and reliable operation of equipment and machinery through scheduled maintenance, inspections, and proactive measures to prevent breakdowns. This role plays a critical part in minimizing downtime, ensuring safety, and maximizing the longevity of assets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Regularly inspect equipment, machinery, and systems to identify potential issues, wear and tear, and areas that require maintenance.
• Follow established maintenance schedules to perform routine maintenance tasks, such as lubrication, filter replacements, and cleaning, to prevent breakdowns.
• Replace or repair worn or damaged components during inspections.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, including dates, parts replaced, and any issues detected.
• Use predictive maintenance techniques, such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil analysis, to identify potential issues before they lead to major failures.
• Perform welding (MIG, TIG, stick), as needed for fabrication.
• Operates forklift as required.
• Assist in wastewater management including monitoring and spill clean up, as needed.
• Able to create and utilize work order system properly documenting actions and time.
• Properly completes daily paperwork.
• Maintain clean and orderly (5S) work area consistent with safety and work rules and regulations.
• Work safely around and/or while operating heaving equipment or manufacturing machinery.
• Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.
• Comply with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, as well as safety policies, procedures/processes, and programs.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Exhibit Companies Core Values.
• Is ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.  
• Communicate with Associates and between shifts on daily activities.
• Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.