Press Maintenance Technician

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Since 1987, Thai Summit America has built a strong stamping and assembly operation in the United States. Our success is attributable to our talented Associates who are committed to a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship.

The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide Associate services and programs aimed at attracting and retaining satisfied, quality Associates to continuously improve Thai Summit America Corporation’s competitive edge. These efforts are guided by equity and fairness for the benefit of all Associates and the company. We value diversity. Our workforce is comprised of many cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds and abilities.

Thai Summit America Corporation’s careers include Sales, Administration, Engineering, Production, Skilled Trades, Finance, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Information Technology and Human Resources. Associate development and career ambitions are important to Thai Summit Group, and developing employees in the context of changing business needs will help us stay competitive into the future.

We are opening a new manufacturing facility in Bardstown, Kentucky and we’re seeking qualification candidates who have manufacturing experience to be part of our team.

At Will Employer. EEOC. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position: Press Maintenance Technician

Location: Bardstown, KY

Job : 208

# of Openings: 1

Press Maintenance Technician

Primary Job Function
:

Maintain Machine/Equipment in top working conditions to minimize and eliminate down time. Perform emergency repair of machine/equipment during production. Perform installation, removal or modification of production machine/equipment. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

• Disassemble and reassemble metal forming presses for scheduled maintenance and rebuild projects.
• Perform rigging, scraping, grinding, fitting, and machine alignment using hand and power tools.
• Install and maintain lubrication blocks, lines, and plumbing for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot fluid power systems to identify issues and perform necessary repairs.
• Assemble and rebuild equipment to OEM and customer specifications using standard procedures.
• Prepare components for assembly, ensuring they are clean, deburred, and free of defects.
• Use hand and power tools including various types of welders, torque wrenches, impacts, magnetic drills, and hydraulic jacks.
• May require experience with or certification on equipment like mills, lathes (for small part polishing and key making), forklifts, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment.
• Read and follow blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• Understand and apply basic mechanical and fluid system principles during maintenance work.
• Perform in-process and post-repair inspections to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machine/equipment.
• Perform work on new machine/equipment.
• Provide support in supplying quality parts for customers.
• Work on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with Production Engineering.
• Work with Quality Assurance
• Work with Production.
• Required paperwork to be filled out and submitted in a timely manner.
• Training on new types of equipment used for production and maintaining equipment.
• Training of production, maintenance and engineering associates on equipment.
• Training and mentoring of Maintenance Trainees on maintenance department and processes.

Qualifications :

• Experience maintaining, rebuilding, or repairing mechanical presses or heavy industrial machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools used in press maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Comfortable working with oils, grease, solvents, and in confined spaces.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to quality and safety.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 – 5 years’ manufacturing experience with full range of operations, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics and machine maintenance.
• Knowledge skills and abilities in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical principle, systems, troubleshooting and repair: robotics, PLC and assisted automation, mechanical handling systems, maintenance and repair.

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