Grede has more than 100 years of experience producing premier ductile, gray, and specialty iron castings. We proudly design, engineer, validate, and manufacture safety-critical components for our partners across automotive, commercial trucks, and industrial equipment. Over a century ago, William J. Grede opened as a single foundry in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Today, we lead the industry with 10 facilities across America and 3,000 team members, each an artist of their trade. We’ve earned the trust of our suppliers and our customers through our commitments to quality, operational excellence, and technology leadership.
Maintenance Technician
Job Description & Duties
The Maintenance Repairer inspects and performs repairs and preventive maintenance of plant machinery and equipment. This role should perform all tasks with safety and quality in mind while minimizing delay time and increasing production.
Job Responsibilities:
Repair, maintain, adjust, and rebuild machinery and equipment
Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and operating difficulties
Determine need for and effect repairs and adjustments
Work with manufacturer’s representatives and technicians to effect repairs beyond the capability of the plant
Train, coach and mentor lower skilled maintenance repairers
Complete minor electrical maintenance, such as replacing fuses, motors, and switches • Perform cutting, welding, fabrication, rigging and motor, drive, and belt alignment
Manage written records or make entries to maintenance information systems, as necessary
Read and interpret blueprints, machine drawings and parts diagrams
Apply understanding of basic hydraulics, pneumatics, motor generator principles, motor control theory, motor drive and coupling alignment
Communicate with supervisor, operations management, plant engineering, etc. regarding major repairs and repetitive problems
Approach work assignments in a positive manner and function as a team member
Exceed customer quality and service expectations through attention to detail
Job Requirements:
5+ years of experience
Requires advanced shop math, complicated drawings and formulas and a variety of precision measuring instruments
Considerable judgment to plan, layout and perform difficult work
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"Most Livable Community"
"Best Blend of Business and Pleasure City"
“Most Family Friendly City"
“Healthiest Hometown"
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Places to visit
Munsinger Gardens
Paramount Center for the Arts
Beaver Islands Trail
Cost of Living
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