Senior Maintenance Technician

At AMERICAN Castings we specialize in gray and ductile iron castings. We are a member of the AMERICAN family of iron and steel manufacturers that together has a collective total of more than 500 years of manufacturing experience. The family originated with and was founded as AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905.

We have a wide range of customers and serve diverse markets such as agriculture, construction, energy, mining, and waterworks with in-depth expertise in each field. Our proficiency in engineering and metallurgy, rigorous maintenance and reliability practices and being vigilant about continuous improvement and productivity initiatives helps keep our customers with us year after year and enables us to deliver a quality product at a competitive price.

SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production and facility unassisted. Perform emergency repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment and facilities.

Possess general knowledge of electricity and perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repair. Perform basic welding skills using arc and MIG welding machines. Read and interpret equipment operating manuals, parts manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Use of computer to access CMMS (Odyssey) to search for repair parts and materials, look up equipment bill of materials, and create work orders.

Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust. Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities. Perform a variety of hydraulic, pneumatic, water and sewer plumbing maintenance functions. Use a variety of hand and power tools, measuring devices, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

Detect faulty operations, conditions, defective material and report them to the proper authority. Help train general maintenance, maintenance specialists and maintenance technicians. Be able to climb and work in high areas (manlift, stairs and ladders). Operate mobile equipment and crane as necessary. Perform other work as directed by supervisor.

This position may be classified as a lead person which will perform job duties as assigned. Keep work area clean and orderly. Correct and/or report all hazards. Know safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety. Must have a minimum of 5+ years maintenance experience or experience and training equivalent.

A complete job description is available in Human Resources