Industrial Reliability Technician -- Tier‑1 Automotive

Job Description

Job Description

Build Reliability in a Growing Operation

Join a direct-hire team in the Fort Wayne area with a large, financially strong Tier-1 supplier. Your focus: keep production and facility equipment reliable through predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance—so the business hits its goals every day.

Why This Role

• Direct hire with a stable, expanding manufacturer.
• Impact that’s visible on the line—your work keeps automotive assembly running.
• Hands-on variety across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and robotic systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment issues across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic domains; perform fabrication as needed.
• Execute preventative and predictive maintenance on production and facility assets.
• Service and troubleshoot robotic manufacturing equipment.
• Document every task in detailed electronic work orders.
• Conduct root cause analysis to eliminate repeat failures.
• Independently manage priorities and complete assignments on schedule.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and collaborate on plant upgrades with engineering.

What Success Looks Like

• Mechanical and electrical components on the automotive assembly line are maintained to standard.
• New equipment is debugged efficiently to meet future production needs.
• Automated electrical systems are troubleshot safely and effectively.
• Safety, teamwork, and self-direction guide daily decisions.
• Willingness to work overtime and cover additional shifts/weekends when required.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Proven mechanical and electrical aptitude; low-voltage installation and troubleshooting capability.
• Experience with mechanical and pneumatic system repairs.
• Robotics exposure preferred, not mandatory.
• Knowledge of tool crib equipment (lathes, grinders, welding/fabrication tools, Bridgeport, drill press, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfort partnering with other departments on continuous improvement and cross-functional problem-solving.

Technical Proficiencies

• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting