Job Description
Tooling and Maintenance Technician
Lacassine, LA 70650
GENERAL JOB FUNCTION:
- The Tooling & Maintenance Technician will perform various tasks associated with the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the roll-form machines. Minimize production downtime by proactively working to maintain the roll-forming machines and equipment
JOB DUTIES:
- Support the production operation by immediately responding to all breakdowns to minimize equipment downtime and follow all escalation processes as defined
- Troubleshoot and perform all required tool and die work on automated equipment
- Make repairs to the pneumatic and hydraulic system as necessary to perform necessary maintenance and PM activities
- Basic welding and the ability to perform repairs requiring welding to return production equipment to service
- Ability to perform production tasks as necessary or required by the situation
- Troubleshoot and respond to quality issues, machine, and system failures, adjust, repair, maintain, and rebuild roll form machinery and ancillary equipment throughout the plant
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure the machine and equipment can produce quality parts safely and efficiently
- Read blueprints and accurately set and pin rolls to CAD data provided
- Assist with design changes for all roll-forming machines and ancillary equipment
- Operates necessary material handling equipment to transport supplies to the job and to make installations and repairs
- Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned, including projects or assignments to support the plant
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required along with completion of trade school, a journeyman's program, or formal training as a Tool & Die Maker
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in solving problems with tool & die and mechanical maintenance on automated equipment
- Experience using precision instruments in either metric or English measurement systems
- Thorough understanding of tool room equipment, operations associated with drilling, milling, surface grinding, and lathe operations
- Understanding mechanical, air, hydraulic, and other systems, working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices
- Able to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics, blueprints, technical procedures, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to work with and communicate (verbal and written) effectively within all levels of the organization
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to complete written, oral, or diagram instructions
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The Tooling & Maintenance Technician is a safety-sensitive position working directly with machinery and equipment. Frequent exposure to a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed outside air temperature
- Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk and stand for extended periods
- Must lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds when necessary
- Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb (stairs)
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Capable of working in confined spaces and off the ground with height variances
- Must be available to work overtime, including weekends to meet the organizations needs
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.
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Job Tags
Immediate start, Day shift,