Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Requires a general knowledge of maintenance and repair functions, applied techniques in electrical/electronic and mechanical maintenance and repair, generally acquired in 2-3 years of progressive job instruction and shop experience to become familiar with materials, techniques, and procedures. Good organizational skills are needed to maintain work area and set priorities according to daily production requirements. Good communication skills are needed to effectively train lower skilled personnel and maintain information flow to supervision and across shifts. Consistently demonstrates a safe working environment. Willingness to pursue additional training and education related to this function.

Job Description:

• Dismantle and inspect parts, rebuild and overhaul complete machines and troublesome machine components, such as gear boxes, feeding and adjusting mechanisms, bushings, sleeves, etc. Service and maintain overhead cranes, and hoists, power and miscellaneous material handling equipment. Maintain and repair plant systems to include plumbing, heating and air conditioning, ventilating and exhaust equipment, compressors, etc. Perform skilled fitting of bearings, spindles, ways, etc. and align machine components.
• Perform electrical repairs to machines and equipment. Diagnose electrical/electronic malfunctions, troubleshoot microprocessors and recommend corrective actions to Lead, and design circuitry as required.
• Work from complicated drawings, plans, sketches and layouts. Use precision measuring instruments such as scale, calipers, dividers, level, micrometers, etc. Instruct and guide employees in lower skill classifications in a variety of maintenance assignments.
• Diagnose, isolate and correct troubles to involve repair and replacements of controls, motors, switches, devices and gears, re-routing of circuits and distribution centers to balance loads.
• Completed major assignments usually subject to inspection and check
• Assist maintenance technician of higher skill classification as directed

Required Skills and Education:

• High School or equivalent education
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.