General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance Technician

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role is approximately 60% mechanical maintenance and 40% electrical and controls support, requiring strong mechanical aptitude combined with the ability to diagnose and repair industrial electrical and PLC-controlled systems.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Maintenance (Primary ~60%)

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems including:
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Steam, gas, acid, water, and coolant systems
• Conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, bearings, and production machinery
• Remove and replace defective mechanical components using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes
• Inspect worn parts and determine dimensional changes using calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring instruments
• Fabricate repair parts, brackets, and fixtures using machine shop equipment as required
• Install, level, align, test, and assist with commissioning of new and existing equipment
• Operate production equipment as needed during troubleshooting and maintenance activities

Electrical & Controls Maintenance (Secondary ~40%)

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems associated with mechanically driven equipment, including:
• 3-phase motors and motor starters
• Control circuits and machine safety circuits
• Sensors, limit switches, proximity switches, and photo eyes
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and motor drives
• Read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings
• Perform electrical diagnostics using test equipment such as multimeters and meters
• Provide field-level troubleshooting support for PLC-controlled equipment, including:
• Verifying inputs, outputs, and device signals
• Assisting with Siemens PLC and HMI diagnostics (no programming required)
• Document electrical and control system repairs or modifications in accordance with site standards

• Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Complete preventive maintenance tasks emphasizing both mechanical integrity and electrical reliability
• Perform condition monitoring by observing equipment operation, listening for abnormalities, and identifying early signs of failure
• Communicate with production personnel on routine maintenance practices and equipment care

• Documentation & Systems

• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, including:
• Work orders and PM records
• Daily maintenance logs
• Repair reports and root cause descriptions
• Provide input or updates to mechanical and electrical schematics and maintenance documentation

• Safety & Coordination

• Perform Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) duties as an Authorized Person for all energy sources
• Coordinate contractors through issuance of work permits, including confined space, hot work, elevated work, and Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; associate's degree in industrial maintenance preferred
• Industrial electricity skills: Trouble shooting 3-phase systems, instrumentation, Basic PLC knowledge and versed in reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting process lines.
• Basic knowledge of all Microsoft applications is required
• 3-5 Years of experience in industrial maintenance required automotive manufacturing environment preferred

About Constellium Bowling Green: Constellium is a global leader in the production and supply of aluminum functional-surface products that are increasingly used for automotive decorative trim. Our bright, matte, or structured surfaces meet the high level of surface quality required for inner and outer automotive applications. Our range of aluminum rolled products includes various surface finishes that contribute to interior and exterior decoration parts, including door and cockpit trims, center console, sill plates, nameplates, pedals, speaker grills, buttons, window trim, and emblems.

Constellium is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.