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Job Description
Maintenance Technician
Orion Plant – Auburn Hills, MI
As a member of the Maintenance team, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment. This position diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and computer‑controlled systems, executes preventive maintenance, and supports production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery.
The Role
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing systems
- Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints
- Perform preventative maintenance per schedules and standards
- Support production teams
- Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new or modified equipment
- Follow all safety, OSHA, and plant procedures, including lockout/tagout.
- Dismantle mechanical devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
- Maintain, install, and repair electrical equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems and diagnose/repair malfunctions
- Make approved modifications to machinery and equipment to meet production needs
- Repair or replace defective parts
- Lubricate and clean parts
- Start devices to test their performance.
- Set up and operate mill, lathe, drill press, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
- Install new machinery and equipment as directed
- Fabricate approved fixturing for production use
Physical Requirements
- Standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs or ladders, bending/crouching.
- The ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
- Working at heights when needed
Your Qualifications
- 3+ Years experience in the manufacturing maintenance field
- Experience in Electrical Systems (480V, 120V, 24V)
- Experience in Mechanical Systems
- Experience in Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems
- Problem Solving
- Ability to work independent and a part of a team
- Experience in automotive production and high-volume manufacturing
- Strong understanding of electrical/ mechanical/ computer systems work
- Proficiency with Rockwell PLC Logic
- Experience using diagnostic tools
- Certifications (Lockout tagout)
- Licenses (forklift)
Bonus If You Have
- Technical or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial maintenance, Electronics or related field.
- Experience with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, etc.)
- Experience with Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)
- Experience with HMI systems and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.)
- Knowledge of safety standards (machine safety, guarding, interlocks)
- Lean / TPM experience
- Journeymen’s Card
Education Requirements
GED or High School Diploma
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid time off
Compensation Data
- Overtime opportunities available
- Pay: $35/hr
- 1st Shift Role
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit ‑ based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.