Our client, located in Mexico, Missouri, is currently seeking to fill the position of Support Services Technician. If you are a motivated and professional individual, who will improve the efficiency of their team, we encourage you to apply today!

• High School diploma or GED.
• Certificate from Technical/Trade School or relevant work experience to qualify for industrial “journeyman” status in the electrical, electronic, or mechanical fields.
• 3+ years of experience in the die casting industry.
• 2+ years working with Makino.

• Repairs and maintains electrical, electronic, mechanical and hydraulic functions of the operating die cast machines including preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Operates various machine shop pieces of equipment including lathes, drill presses, saws, hand tools meters, gauges, micrometers and computers.
• Programs PLCs for the die cast machines and trim press operations as well as electronic, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Provides support to die maintenance and machine shop work areas.
• Communicates to supervisor and/or other shift leaders to ensure continuity of ongoing projects, repairs, and maintenance.
• Performs all functions in accordance with Company safety procedures and with OSHA requirements.
• Contributes to and supports the existence of a positive work environment through personal involvement by communicating, interacting and behaving in a manner that promotes productive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, customers, and others with whom such relationships are important to the success of Company operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong technical skills and knowledge of repair and maintenance for Hydraulics/Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, and CNC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and hydraulic diagrams and use the proper instrumentation necessary to repair and install machinery.
• Proficient skills in using electronic and computer-based testing devices to diagnose complex problems and repair machinery.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the procedures, policies, processes, systems and technology that impacts the machine preventive and predictive maintenance functions.
• Ability to perform mathematical functions and calculations required to complete job requirements.