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Our well-established automotive supplier is seeking a maintenance technician in Saline, Michigan.

This role involves troubleshooting and performing routine equipment maintenance. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for training Maintenance Technicians 1 and 2.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To successfully perform this role, an individual must meet the following requirements:

ü Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental procedures and policies including the use of personal protective equipment

ü Comply with all QMS / EMS / ISO procedures and work instructions

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Maintain, set up, and operate machinery equipment

2. Prepare materials lists for machine repairs and fabrications

3. Independently perform routine maintenance and operation of machinery equipment

4. Troubleshoot and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

5. Respond to service calls to inspect, diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair machine problems

6. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks

7. Fabricate parts and equipment using mills, drill presses, and welding equipment

8. Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs, as well as retrofits and emergency repairs

9. Maintain parts inventory for common replaceable items

10. Operate forklift, overhead crane, and aerial lifts as needed

11. Maintain records, log books, and maintenance request forms using computer maintenance management software (CMMS)

12. Participate in the continuous improvement process

13. Perform all other assigned work as required

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

ü Create a team-oriented working environment that promotes individual differences and growth

ü Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic blueprints

ü Perform basic mathematical functions

ü Have basic computer skills

ü Understand machine and equipment PLCs

ü Communicate effectively

ü Problem-solving capabilities

ü Use various tools including volt meters and precision measuring tools

ü Intermediate knowledge of robotics

ü Exhibit mechanical ability and knowledge of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures

ü Document work performed

ü Use precision measuring tools like calipers and micrometers

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Possession of a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required for all new hires in all positions.

ü 4-year technical degree, Journey Worker Certification, or 9 years of equivalent job-related experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated competency in industrial maintenance

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ü Regularly stand or walk for long periods of time

ü Lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

ü Work inside various sized industrial equipment

ü Exposed to various physical factors including vibration, repetitive motion, bending, lifting, twisting, crouching, reaching, pushing, and high temperatures

ü Work near powered motor vehicles, power tools, and automated assembly fixtures