Automation and Controls Technician

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What this job involves:

As a Maintenance Mechanic at JLL, you will be a critical technical expert responsible for maintaining and repairing the physical assets, systems, and equipment across large-scale manufacturing facilities. Reporting to the Facility and Operations Managers, you'll provide the specialized skill sets required to preserve building systems, manufacturing process equipment, and mechanical infrastructure that keeps operations running efficiently. We believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive, and your mechanical expertise will be essential to ensuring facility uptime, safety, and operational excellence. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your hands-on technical capabilities with HVAC systems, pumps, motors, hydraulics, and building automation systems directly impact production continuity and equipment reliability. This position offers opportunities to work with advanced mechanical systems, develop specialized skills in preventive and predictive maintenance, and grow within JLL's operations network while supporting world-class manufacturing operations.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform maintenance and repairs on manufacturing process equipment including cold/hot thermal units with temperature control, pressure control, and dew point control systems
• Execute preventative maintenance (scheduled maintenance to prevent breakdowns) and predictive maintenance (using equipment or tests to predict when maintenance will be needed) on building systems and mechanical equipment
• Maintain and repair HVAC/R systems including heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, indoor air quality, temperature control, and scavenge exhaust systems
• Service and troubleshoot pumps, motors, speed and feed systems, hydraulics, backflow preventers, and natural gas/water meters including calibration
• Manage building automation systems, building monitoring systems, and building utility/piping systems to ensure optimal performance
• Provide and maintain spare and replacement parts inventories to support efficient maintenance operations
• Complete help desk immediate work orders within 24 hours, PM completion requirements, and environmental PM completion and reporting in accordance with client scorecard metrics

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess at least one of the following :
  • Stationary Engineer License / Boiler Operator Credential,
  • Journeyman Millwright,
  • Journeyman Pipefitter,
  • Journeyman Plumber,
  • Journeyman Machine Repair / Industrial Mechanic
• Facility maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Strong hands-on experience with pumps, motors, speed and feed systems, and hydraulics
• Demonstrated proficiency with HVAC/R systems including heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, indoor air quality, and temperature control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with detail-oriented approach
• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment, work on ladders, operate hand and power tools, and work in various environmental conditions
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and pre/post scheduled hours as needed
• Available for call-in work 24 hours per day and able to work in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with manufacturing process equipment including thermal units, pressure control systems, and dew point control
• Knowledge of maintenance systems such as MAXIMO or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and reporting
• Experience with building automation systems and building monitoring systems
• Knowledge of power systems including normal power, emergency power systems, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
• Familiarity with safety PM completion, safety repair completion, and employee safety training compliance requirements
• Experience participating in employee safety concern processes and utilizing pre-task planning methods
• Understanding of backflow preventers, natural gas and water meter calibration, and building utility/piping systems

Union Affiliation: This is a union position represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW). Compensation and benefits are determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Work Shift: 3rd Shift - 10PM to 6.30AM

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This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –Lake Orion, MI

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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