At AMERICAN Castings we specialize in gray and ductile iron castings. We are a member of the AMERICAN family of iron and steel manufacturers that together has a collective total of more than 500 years of manufacturing experience. The family originated with and was founded as AMERICAN Cast Iron Pipe Company in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905.

We have a wide range of customers and serve diverse markets such as agriculture, construction, energy, mining, and waterworks with in-depth expertise in each field. Our proficiency in engineering and metallurgy, rigorous maintenance and reliability practices and being vigilant about continuous improvement and productivity initiatives helps keep our customers with us year after year and enables us to deliver a quality product at a competitive price.

*SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Work with Maintenance Technicians to perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production and facility. Work with Maintenance Technicians to perform emergency repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. Work with Maintenance Technicians to perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment and facilities. Possess general knowledge of electricity and work with Maintenance Technicians perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repair. Receive training to perform basic welding skills using arc and MIG welding machines. Read and interpret equipment operating manuals, parts manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Use of computer to access CMMS (Odyssey) to search for repair parts and materials, look up equipment bill of materials, and create work orders. Work with Maintenance Technicians to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjust. Work with Maintenance Technicians to perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities. Work with Maintenance Technicians to perform a variety of hydraulic, pneumatic, water and sewer plumbing maintenance functions. Use a variety of hand and power tools, measuring devices, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. Work with Maintenance Technicians to detect faulty operations, conditions, defective material and report them to the proper authority. Be able to climb and work in high areas (manlift, stairs and ladders). Operate mobile quipment and crane as necessary. Perform other work as directed by supervisor. This position may be classified as a lead person which will perform job duties as assigned. Keep work area clean and orderly. Correct and/or report all hazards. Know safety rules that apply to the safety of others and to personal safety.

*A complete job description is available in Human Resources*