Maintenance Technician

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 and motivated Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment

• Pay is based on experience
• Eligible for performance-based sign-on bonus paid at 3 and 6 months!
• Relocation assistance availability

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.
• 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.

Preferred

• Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry preferred.
• Industrial Automation, Electrical, or Mechatronics training.
• Experience supporting high-volume production equipment.