Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Ideal Tridon Group comprises a family of brands that support, secure, and connect the movement of air, fluid, and electricity in critical applications. With over 100 years of proven quality and a strong culture of service, we are the worldwide leader in clamps, strut, hose supports, conduit, fittings, and coupling solutions. Our products are engineered to meet the highest standards across a range of industries, and our commitment to innovation, reliability, and customer support ensures we’re ready to meet the demands of today and tomorrow. At the Ideal Tridon Group, connections aren’t just what we make—they’re the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician  for our Auburn Hills, MI Plant.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment;  locating the source of problems and observing mechanical devices; removing defective parts and dismantling equipment; determining changes in dimensional requirements; adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments, performing routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance; fabricating repair parts; maintaining equipment, parts, and supply inventory; and providing mechanical maintenance information and reports. This position will report to the shift supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completes preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Follows diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and listening for problems.
• Uses precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Uses hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
• Use of rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, parts, and supply inventory.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Additional responsibilities include machine and auxiliary equipment preventative measures.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree or completion of qualified apprenticeship program
• Minimum of 3-5 year of related work experience
• Self-motivated.
• Knowledge of inventory systems
• Capable of utilizing basic math skills
• Capable of using scan guns and ERP software
• Detail-oriented
• Hilo certified or able to become certified in operating lift equipment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with strong aptitude for operating machinery
• Ability to follow instructions and learn the production process.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:   General Safety, HAZCOM, Lockout – Tag-out, Forklift, Macola, Department SOP

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.