Maintenance technician

Our client, a leading automotive parts manufacturing company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. The position is onsite, where you would be expected to work at the client space in Fort Wayne, IN.

Job Description:

• Install, repair, and maintain all equipment and facilities
• Perform minor repairs to building fixtures, perform minor plumbing repairs, clean electrical fixtures, replace bulbs, and do painting
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
• Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds, and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records
• Review production schedule and, when equipment is not scheduled for production, perform scheduled maintenance
• Propose and implement continuous productivity and quality improvement actions for all facilities and process efficiency
• Advise on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations to existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, Health, Safety, Environment, and maintainability requirements are met
• Set up a requisition for supplies, equipment, and facilities
• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime
• Keep up-to-date documentation related to maintenance
• Train operators on the safe operation of production equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with company policy
• Adhere to all work rules and procedures

Additional responsibilities include:

• Clean / paint equipment, clean / seal floors, and paint lines around equipment when the line is down or when assigned
• Actively participate in work teams
• Implement at least two improvement ideas per month
• Dispatch trouble calls when required
• Other duties as requested
• Read, understand, and abide by the Code of Management and Code of Ethics rules

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or journeyman card
• At least 3 years of maintenance/engineering experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Perform tasks of substantial variety/complexity that require extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment
• Electrical wiring and mechanical skills
• Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety and Environmental skills
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Satisfactory company work record, including attendance
• Successful completion of Faurecia's in-house training program
• Ability to follow instruction verbal and written - good math, language, and reading skills required
• Good communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate with employees of all levels
• Automation/PLC Skill Set

Job Type:

Full-time/Temp to hire