Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician (Machine Repair) - 2nd Shift

DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTOMANUFACTURERS.

This full‑time, hourly role is a part of our Maintenance team and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily maintenance activities to support production requirements.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager in planning, assigning, and prioritizing maintenance work.
• Provide technical guidance and support to maintenance associates.
• Train, mentor, and assist in the development of maintenance associates.
• Coordinate maintenance coverage, overtime requirements, and shift priorities.
• Issue, assign, monitor, and follow up on preventative maintenance (PM) activities and work orders.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production, Engineering, Tool Room, and other departments to minimize downtime.
• Participate in root cause analysis, continuous improvement initiatives, and corrective action activities.
• Inspect, measure, repair, replace, align, and adjust mechanical components including bearings, shafts, clutches, spindles, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and robotic systems.
• Install and repair electrical wiring, conduit, motors, transformers, sensors, programmable controllers, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and coordinate maintenance activities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and respond effectively to production demands.
• Knowledge of PLCs, robotics, conveyors, motors, transformers, drives, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Experience working 2nd shift (2 p.m.–10 p.m., Monday–Friday) with overtime on weekends as required.
• Wage: $40.00 per hour.
• Shift differential: $1.50 per hour.
• Additional $2.00 per hour if holder of a Journeyman Card.
• Union Facility – Member of UAW Local 2000.

Location

Avon, Ohio

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contribution match.
• Up to 15 paid holidays annually.
• Tool allowance for skilled trades associates.
• Relocation assistance, including temporary housing and travel costs.
• Work‑life balance support and opportunities for long tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement, on‑the‑job training, learning management system, and advancement opportunities.
• Learning and development programs for all associates.

EEO Statement

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.