Maintenance Apprentice

Guhring, Inc.
United States, Wisconsin, Brookfield
1445 Commerce Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 02, 2025
Summary of Position Perform a wide variety of duties to diagnose, repair and calibrate machines and equipment to include all mechanical, electrical and electronic components and controls Principal Responsibilities Diagnose operating problems on all varieties of regular and complicated machines and equipment. Use voltage meters, ohm meters, phase rotation tester, micrometers, torque wrenches, gauge blocks, precision squares, oscilloscope and laser equipment as necessary for diagnostic and repair/alignment purposes. Work from drawings, specifications and schematics. Perform skilled fitting of bearings and spindles and align machine components. May be required to scrape ways. Lay out and machine complicated replacement parts requiring involved machine setups and operations. Perform a wide variety of electrical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems, equipment and apparatus. Lay out and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in accordance with codes. Diagnose and repair problems with a wide variety of electronic controls requiring knowledge of relay logic, digital logic, ladder drawings and diagrams. Perform necessary millwright duties to install and wire new equipment or to remove old equipment. Follow all lock out/tag out rules and procedures. Maintain area in a clean and orderly manner. Carry out department policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. education High School diploma or GED Skills/experience Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, shop routings and specific engineering notes related to unique customer specifications. Have basic math and trigonometry skills. Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities. Certifications in OSHA programs and practices preferred. Physical Requirements/working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hand to handle, or feel objects, tool or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The job description is subject to change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.