World Class Automotive Supplier in Eaton Rapids has multiple Direct Hire positions open on 2nd for Maintenance Apprentice.
$1000 Signing Bonus
Keys:
Knowledge of and experience with Die Cast equipment and process is essential with this position.
This exciting new position is a Direct-Hire, permanent position with a competitive salary of $19.08-34.69/hr with a shift premium and wonderful benefits package.
Summary of Responsibilities
To repair/maintain/improve all equipment associated with the production of die cast parts. This includes, but is not limited to: die cast machines, presses, robots, electric melting furnaces/pre-heaters, CNC’s, and other related assembly equipment.
Major Responsibilities of Position
- Safe working environment achieved and maintained.
- Demonstrate a good, systematic, and logical approach to trouble-shooting problems.
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of hydraulic theory.
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of electrical theory.
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of pneumatic theory.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and understand various prints, schematics, and drawings.
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC’s (5, SLC500, 5000).
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of Motoman and ABB Robots (Trouble-shoot and programming)
- Demonstrate a good working knowledge of rigging, and the use of heavy lifting equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform general fabrication and welding proficiently.
Rights
- Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is unsafe and report the concern immediately to a Supervisor
- Stop working on any equipment or process that you are concerned is compromising the quality of our product and report the concern immediately to a Supervisor
Personal Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes):
· Ability to work extended hours including weekends in order to objective accomplishment
· Ability to manage daily priorities and task accomplishment
· Ability to work independently with limited direction
· Ability to become certified by MPA as a fork truck driver
· Ability to become certified by MPA as a overhead crane operator Ability to coordinate team activities
· Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
· Fluent in English
· Fill out work orders for work completed
· Diagnose equipment issues and make the appropriate repairs in a timely manner
· Recommend permanent solutions to re-occurring equipment issues
· Recommend additional spare parts if required to maintain equipment
Physical demands:
· Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, grasp, and lift – occasionally lifting to 50 pounds
· Ability to occasionally climb and carry up to 50 pounds
· Visual requirements include ability to visually inspect work performed, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
· Ability to drive/operate forklift
· Must have the ability to tolerate the above requirements for a minimum of 8 hours daily
Work Environment
- Automotive manufacturing environment; shift work, i.e., five-eight-hour shifts for 40 regular hours per week with overtime as required.
· Shop Environment: 75% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions; standard tools available
- Production Environment: 25% of the time, includes exposure to industrial safety hazards, loud and sudden noises, hot/humid conditions. Extreme temperatures during the summer and winter months can be expected
