About the position
The Machine Repair (Millwright) position at Bosch in St. Joseph, Michigan, involves performing a variety of maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the smooth operation of machines and mechanical equipment within the plant. This role requires a combination of skills from multiple craft occupations, including pipe fitting, welding, and machine repair. The primary responsibilities include troubleshooting machines to identify defects, dismantling equipment for repairs, and inspecting parts for wear or misalignment. The technician will also be responsible for realigning and adjusting components, repairing hydraulic systems, and operating metalworking tools to fabricate minor repair parts. In addition to machine repair, the role involves maintaining mechanical and hydraulic components of production machines, such as computerized numerical control systems and automated assembly lines. The technician will layout, fit, and weld fabricated components to assemble structural forms, ensuring that all repairs meet safety and operational standards. The position requires the ability to operate a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and assist manufacturing engineers in modifying designs for machine components. The work environment is dynamic, requiring the technician to move and relocate machinery, assemble and install equipment, and perform preventative maintenance to keep machines running efficiently. The role also includes responsibilities for inspecting and testing machinery to diagnose malfunctions, as well as maintaining a clean and safe work area. The technician must adhere to all health, safety, and environmental policies as directed by the company, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot machines and equipment to locate defects.
- Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
- Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
- Remove and replace worn or defective parts of drive mechanisms or hydraulic systems.
- Realign and adjust components such as spindles, gearboxes, and clutches.
- Locate damaged air and hydraulic pipes on machines.
- Repair broken parts.
- Set up and operate metalworking tools such as lathe, drill press, or grinder to make minor repair parts.
- Operate Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Assist Manufacturing Engineer to modify sketches or computer-generated designs of machine components.
- Identify spare or replacement parts that need to be ordered.
- Move and relocate machinery and equipment.
- Assemble and install equipment such as dials, transfers, and automated assembly lines.
- Align machines and equipment in conjunction with approved floor layout.
- Assemble machines and bolt, weld, rivet, or otherwise fasten them to foundations or other structures.
- Operate engine lathe to grind, file, and turn machine parts to dimensional specifications.
- Operate heavy equipment such as Drott, Eric, etc.
- Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment according to specifications.
- Inspect work site to determine presence of obstructions and ascertain that holes cut for pipe will not cause structural weakness.
- Plan installation or repair to avoid obstructions and interference with activities of other workers.
- Cut and thread pipe, make up compressed air, water, gas, and chemical hoses.
- Assemble and install a variety of metal and nonmetal pipes, tubes, and fittings.
- Understand and complete Preventative Maintenance (PM) procedures.
- Connect pipes using threaded, caulked, soldered, brazed, fused, or cemented joints.
- Secure pipes to structure with brackets, clamps, and hangers.
- Install and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
- Increase pressure in pipe systems and observe connected pressure gauge to test for leaks.
- Observe production machines to detect malfunctions.
- Operate safely all Powered Industrial Equipment in the plant.
- Select equipment and plan layout, assembly, and welding.
- Lay out, position, align, and fit components together.
- Bolt, clamp, and tack-weld parts to secure in position for welding.
- Set up equipment and weld parts using arc, gas-shielded arc, or gas welding equipment.
- Assemble parts by bolting and riveting.
- Repair products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Demonstrate the skillful ability to cut with a torch.
- Perform electrical assignments that can be accomplished safely with present skills.
- Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures as directed by the company.
- Clean and maintain work area and equipment.
- Transfer out of classification to assist or perform other qualified trades as required by supervisor.
- Support quality system as required.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); diploma from college or trade school is a plus.
- Two to four years of related experience.
- Basic computer literacy for Microsoft Office software is preferred.
- Journey-person certification of classroom and on-the-job training completion from either the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training under the US Dept. of Labor, a skilled trades card issued by the UAW, and/or a technical degree from a college or vocational trade school in pipe-fitting, machine repair, or millwright work.
- Proven ability to learn, develop, and successfully apply the skills and competencies of the three primary skilled trades: pipe-fitting, machine repair, and millwright.
Nice-to-haves
- Military training and certification in any of the three primary skilled trades is a plus.
Benefits
- Union negotiated wage of $36/hr.
