Machine Maintenance Technician

Our team is looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to play a key role in our busy automotive production facility. You will be tasked with the upkeep, repair, and optimization of our machinery to help us achieve peak operational efficiency, safety, and uptime. We need someone with a solid background in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems who thrives in a demanding manufacturing setting.

Role Overview

Our team is looking for a talented Maintenance Technician to play a key role in our busy automotive production facility. You will be tasked with the upkeep, repair, and optimization of our machinery to help us achieve peak operational efficiency, safety, and uptime. We need someone with a solid background in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems who thrives in a demanding manufacturing setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Execute routine, predictive, and urgent repairs on conveyors, stamping presses, and various automated systems to keep production running smoothly.
• Identify and fix issues with electrical components, motor controls, sensors, drives, HMIs, and PLC-driven machinery.
• Analyze and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical malfunctions.
• Utilize technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics to guide your repair work.
• Perform root cause investigations to help minimize downtime and boost the overall reliability of our equipment.
• Service and maintain material handling systems, die protection setups, lubrication units, and press feed mechanisms.
• Set up, verify, and calibrate industrial control parts like switches, sensors, drives, and motors.
• Log all maintenance tasks and manage work orders through our digital CMMS platform.
• Assist with the installation of new machinery, equipment upgrades, and various process improvement projects.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by strictly following OSHA guidelines and LOTO protocols.
• Work alongside engineering, tooling, and production staff to solve technical problems and enhance plant output.

Requirements

• A GED or high school diploma is mandatory, while additional technical schooling or an apprenticeship is a plus.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing setting.
• Background working with automotive production lines, automated machinery, or stamping presses is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in pneumatics, hydraulics, VFDs, motor controls, and PLC diagnostics.
• Capability to interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Flexibility to work weekends, overtime, or off-shift hours when required.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with FactoryTalk software and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Background in maintaining robotic automation setups.
• Relevant trade certifications, such as a Journeyman Electrician or Industrial Maintenance credential.
• Skills in fabrication and welding.

Essential competencies include:

• Expertise in PLC diagnostics and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in general maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of progressive die forming and metal stamping processes.