0990 Maintenance Technician (Automation Repair Tech)

Lear Corporation EEDS & Interiors; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lear For You at the Orion Plant in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Automation Repair Technician to install, repair, and maintain automated production equipment and control systems. You will support manufacturing operations, minimize downtime, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and supporting changeovers and upgrades while upholding strong safety practices and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair automation, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, servo motors, VFDs, sensors, and automated production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Install, configure, and test automation equipment and machine control systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs and automated control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and standards.
• Analyze equipment performance and identify root causes of issues.
• Support equipment startups, changeovers, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and work order documentation.
• Assist with development and implementation of process improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair situations as needed.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness through proper maintenance processes and actions.

Skills

Automation repair

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Automation equipment testing

Safety/LOTO knowledge

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Tools

HMI systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Lear For You

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

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millionsofproductsand earneda long listof awards. Year after year,we'renamed one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

They're the secret to our success-empowered,inventiveand inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because wewintogether.

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

Job Description

Maintenance Technician (Automation Repair Tech) - Orion Plant - Auburn Hills, MI

The Automation Repair Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining automated production equipment and control systems. This role supports manufacturing operations by ensuring automation systems, robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, sensors, drives, and related machinery operate safely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.Additionally, the maintenance team supports the entire facility, providing opportunities to learn and develop skills in a variety of industrial maintenance disciplines.

The Role

• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and standards.


• Analyze equipment performance and identify root causes of issues.


• Support equipment startups, changeovers, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve equipment-related issues.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair logs, and work order documentation.


• Assist with the development and implementation of process improvements to increase equipment reliability and efficiency.


• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency repair situations as needed.


• Foster a culture of safety awareness through correct and proper maintenance processes, procedures and actions.

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 of experience in the manufacturing maintenance field.


• Diagnose and repair automation, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system failures.


• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, servo motors, VFDs, sensors, and automated production equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.


• Ability to install, configure, and test automation equipment and machine control systems.


• Knowledge of PLCs (\"Programmable Logic Controllers\") and automated control systems


• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures


• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs

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


• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing


• Robotics troubleshooting and programming experience.

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/Mid Shift until Q1 of 2027, then the role will transition to second shift based on business needs.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located.