Melt Shop Maintenance Technician openings

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability - not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Maintenance Technician/Millwright openings (Manufacturing Industry)

Flagship Aerospace and Orthopedic Metals Plant

Rich 12% Quarterly Bonus (with track record of meeting/exceeding Bonus payouts!)

($32.50/hour to $36/hour wage scale, based on experience and performance and skill)

Shift Premium/differential: Shift Premiums: 2nd shift = $2/hr., 3rd shift: $1/hr.

Maintenance Technician: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and supporting existing equipment and new equipment installations in our flagship metals plant.

Maintenance Technician Primary Responsibilities:

• Work safely. Adhere to all company and regulatory EH&S policies and procedures
• Follow all lockout procedures, safety rules, OSHA requirements.
• Use computer system for work management, parts usage, equipment information and training.
• Conduct preventative maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and repair all types of plant and production equipment (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, etc.)
• Repair equipment as necessary to maintain production.
• Maintain spare parts stock in orderly manner and reorder as required.
• Maintain records of repairs, preventative maintenance, and machining.
• Keep maintenance equipment and area in clean and orderly condition and adhere to all housekeeping initiatives and policies.
• Assist in the training of other Maintenance personnel.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, with appropriate notice.
• Work overtime or report in when called as required.
• Set up and perform machining as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor / Area Manager / Team Lead.

Education and experience

Required:

• High school graduate, GED or equivalent

Preferred:

• Trade school completion
• 2-year Degree with mechanical and/or electrical focus
• Foundry or previous manufacturing work experience in a related occupation

Technical Competencies

• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Must have working knowledge of machining, machine repair, lift truck repair, overhead crane repair, precision maintenance, industrial electricity, industrial electronics and controls/PLCs, hydraulics, and combustion.
• Familiarity with common hand tools - how to use safely and appropriately
• General fabrication (welding, torch cutting, layout, fixturing and clamping).
• Familiarity with automation and robotics.

Skills/Competencies

• Ability to identify unusual sights and sounds associated with equipment and process.
• Must be able to read work instructions.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with other co-workers at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to operate a powered industrial truck.
• Must have the ability to use computers, other electronic devices and data system(s); (cell phone, tablet, ERP, CMMS, Intranet, etc.)
• Work in a professional manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• stand or walk consistently for 8 hours
• stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
• wear respirator and other personal protective equipment required for the position.
• operate a variety of machinery and equipment
• work at heights > 3 feet

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to

• Occasionally lift/move 50-75lbs.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee is routinely required to perform work in a foundry manufacturing setting, with exposure high noise level, dust and fumes, and extreme heat and molten metal.

Cannon-Muskegon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.