Machine Repair - 2nd Shift in Grand Rapids, Michigan at American Seating Company

TITLE: Machine Repair
REPORTS TO: Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor
EXEMPTION STATUS: Union UAW - Hourly

POSITIONS SUMMARY: Installs, moves, and repairs plant machinery and equipment in the various buildings owned or operated by the American Seating Company.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs new equipment; unloads machines or un-assembles parts of machinery from trucks.
• Trouble shoots and repairs machinery and equipment; dismantles machine, equipment, and accessories until parts to be repaired or replaced are accessible, repairs or replaces part or parts, reassembles, and makes sure that machine or equipment is operating properly.
• Moves machinery and equipment; dismantles as is necessary; uses jacks, wooden blocking, rollers, cranes, gin poles, power or hand trucks, crowbars, and other equipment and tools to remove machinery from its foundation, transfers to new location and positions on new foundation; reassembles and prepares it for proper operation.
• Removes and dismantles machinery and equipment designated for salvage; salvaging parts that can be used.
• Lays out and fabricates such equipment as racks, benches, stands, and jigs and fixtures to be used in completing an assigned job.
• Lubricates and greases machinery and equipment; adjusts and repairs machines and equipment, including automatic and mechanical lubricating devices.
• Assists in the instruction and training of apprentices or others as delegated by the supervisor.
• Performs MIG and TIG welding.
• Performs miscellaneous facility repairs and general painting
• Responsible to train apprentices.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Journeyman’s card
• Ability to obtain Forklift and Crane Operator certifications
  
  

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with all types of plant equipment, able to read and interpret blueprints, and skilled in the use of rigging and equipment and moving heavy objects.
• Must be able to use micrometers and other measuring instruments and devices accurately.
• Must be self-reliant, able to work out the solution to a variety of individual mechanical problems, and capable of using good judgement.
• Must be familiar with plant layout and sources of power and must be of sufficient size and strength to handle the equipment.
• Ability to work regular schedules set forth by the Management team.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standing for entire shift.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to twist, bend, stoop as needed.
• Work is dirty and greasy due to presence of grease and dirt on machinery & equipment. Exposed to hazards in the handling and moving of heavy machinery and equipment and falling from ladders and scaffolding.
• Safety shoes are required.
• Safety glasses are required.

This job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.