Press Mechanic II: Journeyperson - 1st shift

Who We Want:

Responsible for inspection, installation and repair of machines used for production and within the tool room and maintenance machining areas. Builds and re-builds equipment for various manufacturing needs.

What You'll Do:

• Follow specified maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production machinery and tools.


• Utilize Plex to document appropriate downtime codes.


• Ability to complete all tasks required of a Press Maintenance Mechanic I.


• Ability to mechanically and electrically troubleshoot issues using a meter.


• Advanced knowledge of press operation and functionality.


• Advanced knowledge of lubrication systems (operation & functionality).


• Knowledge of bearing/motor life (lubrication, how to tell when bearing needs lube, if there is too much lubrication, not enough, etc.).


• Ability to repair/replace/troubleshoot press mechanical components (with guidance from press maintenance mechanic level III).


• Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints for troubleshooting.


• Advanced troubleshooting skillset when working on mechanical issues.


• Basic troubleshooting skillset when working on electrical issues.


• Troubleshoot, isolate and repair manufacturing machinery & equipment.


• Use the following equipment safely: Hand Tools, Hand and Surface Grinders, Wheel Puller, Torches, Pipe Threader, Hydraulic Jack, Welders, Scissor Lift, Boom lift, Lathe, Forklift, Milling Machine, Drill Presses, and Basic Rigging knowledge.


• Provide coaching and direction to Press Maintenance Mechanics level I.


• Help develop specific maintenance and repair procedures to install, maintain, and repair production equipment and tools.


• Proactively participate in continuous improvement efforts and drive process, tooling, and equipment enhancements that will improve production efficiency and product quality.


• Complete and manage work orders via the Plex systems.


• Perform preventative maintenance and provide input on updates to preventative maintenance schedules.

When and Where:

This will be a 1st Shift / 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM M-F position located at our Plant in Cusseta, AL. 

Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests. 

What You Need to Have:

• High School diploma or GED (required).

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.

• Minimum five (5) years of Machine Repair experience (required).


• Minimum of ten (10) years of Machine Repair experience (preferred).


• Robotics training (preferred).


• Press specific training (preferred).


• Journeyman card or Machine Repair Journeyman Apprenticeship Completion or equal education/contact hours (preferred).

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English at a level sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties, including following work instructions, safety procedures, and company communications.