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The Maintenance and Electrical Maintenance Journeyman are responsible to fabricate, manufacture, calibrate, recondition and repair of machine tools, jigs, fixtures, punches and gauges used in the manufacture, overhaul, maintenance, and repair of equipment in the Mold, Paint and/or Assembly departments. Cover facility repairs when time permits and assist in mentoring Maintenance Techs and/or Maintenance Helpers as opportunity arises. \nResponsibilities\nTroubleshoot and repair machinery; pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical and/or other identified problems/opportunities.\nProvide mechanical and electrical support to the plant machinery, equipment (hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, etc.), and facility. \nFabricates sheet metal parts and safety guards for equipment as directed.\nRepair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools.\nAssemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand tools or power tools; Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components\nTest electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.\nUse a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.\nPlan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.\nInspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.\nDiagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause (schematics comprehension, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.) of a breakdown and correct the problem.\nParticipate in corrective action plan development, implementation and follow-up as issues or problems occur.\nPerforms preventative maintenance on equipment as per Maintenance Manager and/or Supervisor’s direction.\nMoves, aligns, level, and installs machinery as business need dictates.\nAssists other skilled trades journeymen as needed.\nAssists with training of Maintenance Tech 3s as assigned.\nDocument all activities as required. Able to document work orders, work completed in Maximo.\nMust have ability work overtime when necessary\nMaintain 5S Standards for department.\nProvide support and maintain compliance with all company guidelines, union contracts, IATF, ISO14001, and observe and abide by all regulatory standards regarding safety, environmental and/or all applicable government regulations and standards.\nInitiate continuous improvement ideas, cost saving initiatives. Participate in lean workshops, kaizens, safety training, machine training, robot trainings, etc. as identified by the company.\nQualifications\nMinimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. At least 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment that offered the opportunity to gain a well-rounded background in machine repair and electrical maintenance.\nA journeyman’s card and/or completed Ventra Fowlerville’s Upgrader program; Able to take direction, learn, and retain knowledge through mentoring and/or book/webinar study as assigned.\nAttention to detail; Skills to determine the kinds of tools and equipment needed to do a job without damage to machine, equipment, etc; Obtain and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.\nStrong verbal and interpersonal communication skills; able to work with different levels and classifications of employees and departments as required; Ability to read, write and speak English effectively.\nKnowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture, assembly and distribution of goods.\nKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and their applications.\nPrevious knowledge on machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance; 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