FOUNDRY MACHINE REPAIR MECHANIC

Foundry Machine Repair MechanicFull-timeCompany DescriptionMaintenanceJob DescriptionFoundry Machine Repair MechanicMapleton, ILExp 2-5 yrsAs a Machine Repair Mechanic at our Mapleton Foundry, you will inspect equipment and plan repairs for service required. You are also responsible for checking blueprints, diagrams, or drawings for repairs or installations when necessary and do lay-out work and fabrication. Also the use of various hand tools and equipment to dismantle, repair, replace and reassemble parts and equipment is required. You will assemble and align gears, bearings, cams, and shafts involving the application of press, sliding and running fits. While operating machinery such as drill presses, lathes, mills, grinders, power saws, and cutting & threading machines.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:Performs maintenance pipefitting on all equipmentChanges, sets up, and adjusts equipment as requiredLubricates or directs others to lubricate equipment.Uses all common and precision checking equipment, laser equipment, and portable power tools Installs, repairs, and maintains pumpsHydraulic equipmentMetal cutting and forming equipment,Compressors, valves, turbines, steam delivery systemsMaterial handling equipment.Required Qualifications:Successfully pass a 2-hour written exam andSuccessfully pass a 16-hour hands-on mechanical testMust be able to weld, cut, solder and brazeThe ability to work near high voltage electricity, molten metal, heavy equipment, various gases, moving machinery, high above the floor and in a congested or confined areasDesired Qualifications:Strong mechanical backgroundMachine shop experienceTechnical degree/diplomaAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Direct Staffing Inc