Electro-Mechanical Reliability Technician (Automotive Automation)

Job Description

Job Description

Join our reliability team in Athens, TN

We keep high-volume automotive manufacturing running. If you love troubleshooting complex automation and preventing unplanned downtime, this role is for you.

Shifts

Sunday - Thursday 6:00pm - 2:30am or Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Why you’ll love this work

• Hands-on impact with conveyors, robotic weld cells, PLCs, HMIs, and servo systems.
• Ownership of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with production control, tool room, and quality.
• Problem-solving through data—production, quality, and maintenance reports.

What you’ll do

• Service and repair industrial automation equipment, including conveyor systems and robotic welders.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware, wiring, and programs; interface via HMI.
• Conduct machine safety audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Track work orders and spare parts in ERP; keep records current.
• Use electronic, electrical, and mechanical test instruments to verify performance.
• Synchronize maintenance plans with production control, tool room, and quality to maximize output and resource utilization.
• Review operational, maintenance, and quality reports to isolate root causes of downtime.
• Detect abnormal sounds or behavior, engage supervisors and teammates, and resolve variances quickly.
• Recommend and implement machine and equipment improvements to boost product quality and throughput.
• Coordinate purchase orders for tools, parts, and equipment with Tool Crib Attendants and the Maintenance Planner.
• Follow all plant safety rules and policies at every step.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance and report out results.
• Maintain 5S standards and a tidy, hazard-free area.
• Comply with organizational policies and actively address safety hazards.
• Participate in Production meetings and 5Why/RCA problem-solving sessions.
• Operate forklifts and similar equipment as needed.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

How we show up

• Dependable attendance and willingness to work the hours needed.
• Well-organized personal workspace and methods.
• Timely, accurate communication to peers and leaders.
• Professional, respectful collaboration across teams.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and all safety requirements.
• Positive approach to feedback and assigned tasks.
• Respect for every colleague.
• Actively support the E&E values.

**Physical Demands

The physical demands describes below 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. The following physical demands include:

• Frequent standing, walking, crouching, bending, and twisting.
• Ability to work at heights when required.
• Comfort working around continuous noise and varying temperatures.

Qualifications Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Associate’s degree in a related discipline (strongly preferred).

Experience & capabilities

• 4+ years in manufacturing maintenance, or a blend of trade school and experience.
• 3+ years in automotive supplier or steel stamping maintenance.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of HMIs and PLCs.
• Forklift license.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements listed.

Tools and tech you’ll touch

Conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo systems, ERP, HMIs, PLCs, robotic welding cells, and other automated equipment.