die cast service technician.

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 **This is a direct hire opportunity! Never go through a temp-to-hire process. If selected, day ONE you are this companies employee!**

The Service Technician – Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery or systems, ensuring efficient operation. They handle assembly, troubleshooting, calibration, and on-site support, often working with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The role requires technical expertise, attention to detail, and adherence to safety protocols, with occasional travel for customer support.

Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly of components based on instruction manuals, 2D schematics, 3D models, reference photographs, engineering checklists, and on-the-job training.
• Conduct machine commissioning tasks, including:
  • Alignment and utility preparation (electric, compressed air, hydraulic, lubrication, compressed nitrogen).
  • Power-on, calibration, fault diagnosis, recovery, function testing, and visual inspections.
• Identify, document, and communicate quality issues; support corrective action measures.
• Utilize intermediate/advanced knowledge of programmable logic controllers, especially Rockwell/Allen-Bradley programming software (Logix 5000).
• Troubleshoot electrical control systems (AC & DC circuits) and hydraulic systems at an intermediate level.
• Supervise and actively participate in the installation and commissioning of machines at customer facilities.
• Provide technical support at customer sites, including troubleshooting and repairs.
• Collaborate on automation interfacing with partner organizations (robotics, peripherals).
• Overnight travel is required for 10-25% of workdays, with weekend travel being rare.
• Follow all company, industry, and customer site safety policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Work effectively within a team and adhere to the work priority schedule set by the leadership team.
• Offer ideas for LEAN process improvements.
• Accurately document work hours.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent (technical degree preferred).
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of die casting machinery processes, systems, and controls.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic schematics.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, measuring devices, and rigging/lifting equipment.
• Experience with manual machine tools (e.g., mill, lathe, drill press, arbor press) is a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role or equivalent skills to meet job requirements.
• Strong safety record and awareness of industrial standards.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds and stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Must have a valid drivers license and clean driving record.