Pressure Die Casting Machine Maintenance Technician

High Pressure Die Casting Machine Maintenance Technician

Bastrop, TX

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform planned maintenance and unplanned repairs of production line assets, including high pressure die casting machines.
• Read and utilize schematics (mechanical/electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic) to troubleshoot systems down to the component level.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment to monitor equipment performance, diagnose root causes, and provide reliability improvement recommendations.
• Use schematics, hand tools, electrical gauges and common test equipment for calibration, diagnosis, and repair or maintenance of equipment.
• Communicate with suppliers, specify requirements, obtain quotations, and submit purchase requisitions for necessary items.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 3+ years of maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing and production environment.
• 3+ years of experience with repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic systems.

PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Maintenance experience with ASM-SMT, Flexlink, Heller, Pemtron, Koh Young, Thermotron, Envirotronic, ESpec, Mycronic, Nordson, and Beckhoff equipment.
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer.
• Methodical approach to troubleshooting with high attention to detail.
• Excellent manual dexterity to repair and perform preventative maintenance on SMT related equipment in a cleanroom environment.
• IPC-J-STD-001 certification and/or IPC-A-610 certification.
• Ability to adjust equipment, feeder, and changeover setups for each process.
• Ability to use power tools and hand tools as well as heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings.
• Ability to write detailed repair reports using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to demonstrate a high sense of urgency.
• Familiar with Lean or Six Sigma tools like Five Whys methodology.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to train on 1st shift for the first 30 days.
• Shift options may include:
  • A
    - Shift 5 AM - 5 PM (Sun–Tue and every other Wed)
  • B
    - Shift 5 AM - 5 PM (Thu–Sat and every other Wed)
  • C
    - Shift 5 PM - 5 AM (Sun–Tue and every other Wed)
  • D
    - Shift 5 PM - 5 AM (Thu–Sat and every other Wed)
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Must be able to walk and stand for long periods.
• Must be comfortable working in a production environment with hazardous chemicals such as acids, alkalis, and solvents.
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE for lab and electro-chemical manufacturing environments.
• Must be comfortable climbing ladders, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, crawling, and maneuvering in tight spaces.

EXPORT REGULATIONS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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X is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status.

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This job description excludes irrelevant application form boilerplate and focuses on responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations for the role.