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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 employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision. The employee must be able to enter, egress and traverse areas inside and outside of machinery, and must be able to climb ladders for purposes of inspection. The employee in this position works with safety critical products, therefore are required to have the ability to differentiate colors that are critical to job performance. Position require climbing and balancing around and on top of machines while simultaneously using various hand tools. The employee must have full range of motion necessary for moving in and out of all positions. Employee must have good sensation essential to gauge heat exposure when working around hot equipment, dies or furnaces.
Work Environment
The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job is performed in a shop environment: hazardous materials; greasy, slippery factory floors.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.
Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
