0990 Maintenance Technician

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician at the Orion Plant in Auburn Hills, MI. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated production equipment, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled systems while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

This role supports startup, commissioning, and validation of new or modified equipment with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance or a closely related field.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with a broad technical base.
• Experience with industrial automation systems and diagnostic tools.
• Demonstrated ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Safety-focused with knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and standards.
• Support production teams and startup/commissioning activities.
• Install, repair, and modify machinery to meet production needs.
• Follow safety, OSHA, and plant procedures including lockout/tagout.

Skills

3+ years experience

Electrical

Mechanical

Problem Solving

Independent and team work

OT and weekend work

Automotive production

Electrical/ mechanical/ computer sys

Industrial automation language

Diagnostic tools

High school diploma or GED

Technical or Associate Degree

Lockout tagout

Forklift license

Education

Technical or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial maintenance, Electronics or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

N/A

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

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:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• 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
• Electrical
• Mechanical
• Problem Solving
• Ability to work independent and a part of a team
• Able to work overtime and weekends
• Experience in automotive production and high-volume manufacturing
• Strong understanding of electrical/ mechanical/ computer systems work
• Proficiency with industrial automation language
• Experience using diagnostic tools
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial maintenance, Electronics or related field.
• Certifications (Lockout tagout)
• Licenses (forklift)

Bonus If You Have:

• 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

Lear Corporation is committed to fair,meritbasedemployment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodationsin accordance withapplicablelaw. Forassistanceduring the application process, contact your recruiter directly.