Automotive Maintenance Tech – Up-time & Troubleshooting

Röchling Automotive; Thurso; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Röchling Automotive is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment to maximise uptime, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with ability to read schematics and diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or Technical School Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Minimize equipment downtime through effective troubleshooting and timely repairs.
• Assist in developing and executing preventive maintenance plans.
• Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and machinery.
• Maintain equipment, tools, and company assets in safe working condition.
• Train operators on proper equipment usage and basic maintenance practices.
• Promote and maintain workplace safety, 6S standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, Tooling, and Engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate equipment concerns to leadership.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED / Technical School Certification

Job description

Röchling Automotive is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment to maximise uptime, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with ability to read schematics and diagnose electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.