Machine Repair Assembly Technician
On-siteHolly, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Support apprentices, machinists, and lead machinists on various projects by inspecting mechanical or industrial equipment for damage, defects, or wear, then disassembling and repairing stamping presses. Handle loading and unloading materials, tools, and equipment, while aligning, leveling, and anchoring machinery. Perform stick welding and torch cutting, read blueprints and job layouts, and select rigging components for load handling activities. Operate aerial lifts, forklifts, and other material handling equipment, and assist with positioning chain falls, hoists, blocks, rope, jacks, chains, and rigging. Ensure job sites remain clean and well-organized while following safety standards and supervisor instructions.
Required Qualifications
- Inspect mechanical or industrial equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear, disassemble and repair stamping presses
- Basic understanding of piping - lube system repairs, thread pipe, tubing and steam fitting work
- Understanding precise measurement of machine components for installation, repair and quality control
- Align, level and anchor machinery
- Select rigging components and develop basic rigging procedures for general load handling activities
- Under supervision estimate the weight and center-of-gravity of a load
- Understand load handling equipment dynamics and the associated hazards
- Assist with and perform the positioning of chain falls, hoists, blocks, rope, jacks, chains and rigging
- Stick (arc) welding*
- Torch cutting
- Blueprint / Job layout reading
- Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic schematic reading
- Understanding, familiar with confined space entrant
- Understanding and familiar with rigging industrial component
- Aerial lift and forklift experience required
- Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment
- Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height
- Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment
- Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
- Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
- Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
- Must be able to work in cold/hot environments
- Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain
- Chauffeurs License & DOT Med Card
Desired Qualifications
- Attaching rigging to a load based upon a pre-planned rigging method
- Set up and/or operate machines
- Chauffeur LIC/Med DOT Physical (preferred)
- Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment (preferred)
- Precision measuring equipment (ID/OD micrometers, calipers, dial indicators)
- Overhead crane certified & qualified (preferred)
- Material handling equipment (i.e. skates, power dolly's, jack & slides)*
- Operation of equipment (lathe, mill, saw, drill press, etc.) (preferred)
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