Die Cast Maintenance

Description

Advance your career with the #1 aluminum knuckle manufacturer in the world at Aludyne! We aim to recruit and retain thoughtful, inquisitive people fueled by the same entrepreneurial spirit that drives us. It’s how we deliver on the promises we make to our customers and to each other. We believe in continuous improvement for our workforce and providing them with the tools necessary to further their career while also giving them the autonomy to make a defined difference. If you want to accelerate your development in an environment that promotes fairness, and inclusivity, and enhances both personal and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Performs self-directed reactive and planned maintenance which includes but is not limited to; observing devices in operation to location root cause of problem; dismantling devices to gain access to and remove defective parts; examines parts to detect imperfections; adjustment of functional parts of devices and control instruments; repair and/or replacement of defective parts; testing of device to observe performance; tests for electrical and hydraulic circuitry and mechanical systems; orders supplies and repair items as necessary.

· Assist in continuous improvement of the PM work instructions; adding, removing, defining these instructions and express improvements suggested to the Maintenance Manager.

· Proactive maintenance activities that include repairing air leaks, oil leaks, replacing components, continuous improvement activities, project work, and minor repairs to equipment.

· Acts as a proactive project manager and works closely with the maintenance Supervisor. Analyzes and recommends engineered solutions to failures. Lays out, wire, builds, and troubleshoots electrical panels and/or other machinery.

· Provides leadership and assistance. 

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

· Comprehensive Benefits Package to include medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts

· Career Development and On-The-Job Training

· Employer 401K Match

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid vacation and holidays

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities  

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities. May train, orient, lead, assign or check the work of employees.

Education and/or Experience  

· High School Diploma or equivalency 

· Minimum 2 years related experience in the Die Casting operations

Skills and Abilities  

· Ability to interpret programmable logic controllers; I/O diagnostics, programming of safety interlocks and ancillary equipment interlocks, backing up and restoring programs, edit and documentation follow-up.

· Knowledge of UBE and Buhler Prince Die Cast machines, hydraulic systems. 

· Knowledge of stackmelter functions and operations

· Knowledge of hot oil heating units.

· Knowledge of Rimrock sprayers/ladles mechanical functions and controls.

· Knowledge of Fanuc and ABB robots programs, manipulation, maintenance and troubleshooting.

· Knowledge of overhead cranes.

· Knowledge of plant air systems.

· Ability to operate a forklift.

· Ability to analyze and solve problems, use advanced diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and/or repair electrical, hydraulic or mechanical failures, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

· Set up process and program equipment for product change.

· Completion of die change report sheets.

· Interpret machine and equipment prints, as well as hydraulic or mechanical schematics for trouble shooting and repairing equipment.

· Enter and verify data for product and process changes in the Mentium process monitor.

· Calculate and enter P-settings using the Koyo shot position counter during product change UBE machines.

· Change various types of hydraulic pumps, valves and cylinders in the die cast department. (Vickers, Tokimec, Parker, Bosch etc.)

· Calibrate UBE and Prince tie bars using strain gages.

· Rebuild and change out shot end UBE machine.

· Rebuild Rimrock sprayer units.

· Rebuild Rimrock ladle units.

· Rebuild Regloplas hot oil units.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Forklift Certification

Physical Demands 

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The emplo