JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Classification: Hourly

Location: Troy, MI USA

Pay Level Grade: Level 3

Scope of the Position:

Under minimum supervision, demonstrates experience and technical knowledge of Electrical Circuitry,

Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanics, Mathematics and related skills to test, troubleshoot and repair

equipment.

General Responsibilities and Function:

 Troubleshoot issues with circuitry, programs, controllers and sensors to get equipment running

while adhering to all safety protocols both internally and put forth by MIOSHA and OSHA.

 Sound understanding of Automated equipment such as welding/handling robots, welding

equipment, and machine theory.

 Conducts functional and operational tests to evaluate performance and reliability of electric,

pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical devices after a repair to ensure a successful uptime.

 Installs and removes related primary components and assemblies, makes necessary electric,

electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical hookups to controls, panels and related devices

and equipment.

 Coordinate and participate in activities as needed with plant personnel (i.e. Project Engineering,

Production Leader, Production Control, Quality Engineering, etc.) to maintain maximum

utilization.

 Participate in and track project open issues (PM’s and work orders) for all projects.

 Investigate root cause of quality failures and make permanent corrective actions. Assist in

training team leaders, maintenance, tooling as needed.

 Monitor equipment cumulative cycles for predictive machine rebuild activity

 Conduct and lead major equipment rebuild activity

 Execute and verify quality of PM activity

 Resolved production issues related to processes

 Recommend appropriate equipment and settings, working closely with engineer

 Sets up and operates equipment during initial production to verify accuracy of machine

settings and programmed data.

 Assist in set-up, start-up and operation of production runs.

 Aide in cycle improvement

Job Duties:

 Follow all safety guidelines and participate in our safety program as needed.

 Maintain productivity at all times

 Maintain and improve production equipment

 Perform preventative activities and keep all documentation up to date

 Strive for continuous improvement in productivity and machine performance

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Special Circumstances of the Job:

Domestic and/or International Travel may be required.

Able to react quickly when a crisis arises.

Work with minimal direction and make decisions independently.

Remain updated on leading edge technologies through association with various industry trade

organizations.

Must be willing and able to work on any shift in order to support production

Qualification Requirements:

 Journeyman Electrician or equivalent experience or schooling, if experience based a minimum of

6 years.

 Must be able to troubleshoot I/O’s of PLC and PAC devices.

 Excellent electrical diagram understanding is a MUST!

 Familiarity with IEC standards is preferred.

 Will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on all equipment.

 Will be required to work on all aspects of automation; electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and

mechanical.

 Must be familiar with electrical codes and procedures.

 Will be required to do electrical work, from facility power to repairing non-automated machines.

 Must be a self-starter who shows the ability to find work when it is not directly pointed out.

 May need to attend classes for current and new equipment.

 Must be able to lift, twist, bend, squat, climb, stand and walk continuously in close, confined

surroundings.

 Must be able to work mandatory OT when required 6-7 days per week.

 Must be a team player and have excellent communication skills.

 General awareness of all safety requirements and regulations.

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Supervises: N/A

Coordinates With Internally:  Process / Manufacturing Engineer

 Production Supervisor

 Setter

 Production Operator

 Maintenance / Tooling

 WPS

Coordinates With Externally: N/A

Potential Feed-In Roles:  Setter

 Engineering Technician

Potential Growth Opportunities:  Engineering Technician

 Manufacturing Engineer

 Continuous Improvement Engineer

 Maintenance Supervisor