Your Mission
Maximize uptime and quality by keeping production presses and related equipment safe, reliable, and in-tolerance.
Key Outcomes
- Zero-compromise safety while servicing equipment on the floor and in the tool room.
- Rapid fault isolation using prints and a meter; fast, permanent fixes—not just workarounds.
- Accurate, timely entries in Plex for downtime and work orders.
- Stronger PM plans and procedures that lift efficiency and product quality.
What You’ll Do
- Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools per established procedures; contribute improvements to those procedures.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues at an advanced level; perform basic electrical diagnostics.
- Apply deep knowledge of press operations and lubrication systems to prevent repeat failures.
- Evaluate bearing/motor life and lubrication health; correct over/under-lubrication.
- Repair/replace press mechanical components, collaborating with a Level III mechanic when appropriate.
- Use shop and lifting equipment safely (hand/surface grinders, wheel puller, torches, pipe threader, hydraulic jack, welders, scissor/boom lifts, lathe, forklift, milling machine, drill presses) and basic rigging.
- Coach Level I Press Maintenance Mechanics to elevate team capability.
- Execute and refine preventative maintenance schedules.
- Manage downtime codes and work orders in Plex to ensure traceability and continuous improvement.
Schedule & Site
1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Monday–Friday at our Cusseta, AL plant.
Flexibility for occasional early, late, or weekend work to meet customer deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- English proficiency to safely and effectively follow work instructions and communications.
- 5+ years of machine repair experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of machine repair experience.
- Robotics training and press-specific training.
- Journeyman card or completion of a Machine Repair Journeyman Apprenticeship (or equivalent education/contact hours).
Core Strengths
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Mechanical problem-solving
- General maintenance and repair
- Physical capability to meet job demands
- Manufacturing environment experience