2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

KIRCHHOFF Automotive; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k match

Job summary

KIRCHHOFF Automotive is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to support production lines in Kentucky. The role requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and basic robotics with a focus on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have at least two years in a maintenance trade, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a willingness to work shifts, follow lockout procedures, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Two years of maintenance trade experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED; trade cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be present at work, ready to work at the assigned time.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and carry out remedial actions.
• Inspect machinery for defects and report abnormalities.
• Perform general equipment maintenance per preventive program.
• Operate welding equipment and set up robotic welding stations.
• Modify equipment and install new equipment; assist in CI efforts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Robotics

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Maintenance trade certification

Trade school coursework

Job description

## 2nd Shift Maintenance TechnicianWe are an international automotive supplier offering body solutions that make tomorrow’s mobility safe. With 7,600 employees worldwide, we develop and produce complex metal and hybrid structures for body-in-white and chassis, which make a decisive contribution to the optimum protection of all vehicle occupants in the event of a car accident.apply nowRecommend job## Your Tasks• Be present at work, ready to work at the assigned time for every scheduled or voluntarily accepted work day.• Work safely, following safety work instructions or designated safety procedures (such as Lock Out Tag Out).• Ensure all assigned equipment is in good working condition.• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and carry out remedial actions.• Inspect all machinery for defects and potential problems in accordance with preventative maintenance program; repair and replace parts as required.• Perform general equipment maintenance duties as required e.g. cleaning, oiling and greasing machines according to the preventative maintenance program. • Perform general equipment inspection and report abnormalities to Maintenance Supervisor.• Perform basic mechanical and pipe fitting.• Operate some welding equipment i.e., arc welding.• Ensure fluid levels are maintained at appropriate levels in the machinery and equipment.• Advise Maintenance Supervisor to order replacement parts as required.• Build machine replacement parts as required.• Perform general building equipment maintenance duties as required e.g. cleaning and greasing machines according to the preventative maintenance program.• Perform general building maintenance duties. (eg. door hardware install/repair, repair small furniture assembly, repair small plumbing jobs, (e.g. light bulb replacement, etc.)• Install small equipment. Make adjustments in welding program when required and participate in improving efficiency and cycle times.• Set up robotic welding stations by operating/retrieving various computer programs stored in robotic welding equipment.• Adjust equipment and change welding fixtures as necessary to ensure good quality welding• Participate in Continuous Improvement and assist in its implementation on an ongoing basis.• Modify existing equipment and install new equipment as required.• Troubleshoot and diagnose electric/electronic system faults, tune equipment and ensure adequate controls and safety measures are functional.• Carry out monthly and yearly electrical maintenance procedures, repairing/or replacing parts as required, in accordance with KVRW preventative maintenance program.• Ability to read blueprint drawings• Experience with presses, automation, robotics, welders and etc.• Strong knowledge of electrical functioning, hydraulic and pneumatic machinery and automation equipment• Ability to operate all maintenance equipment• Occupational Safety & Health Act and TS16949/ISO14001 requirements## Your ProfileWork Experience • Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a specific, relevant tradeSkills – What skills are required to perform the work?• Good communication skills both written and verbal • Effective analytical skills • Good use of problem solving and decision-making skillsJudgement – Exercises judgement re:• Judging how much longer the part will function not jeopardizing safety and advising management as requiredAccountability – Is accountable in areas of:• Following Occupational Safety & Health guidelines when performing maintenance on machinery • Maintaining accuracy and correctness of all documentationContacts – Establishes/maintains relationships:• Production, Tool Room, Quality, EngineeringEducation• High School diploma or GED preferred but not required • Certificate in Maintenance Trade or must have minimum of 2 years education in the trades## Your Benefits* Short and Long Term Disability Insurance* Vacation, paid holidays* Tuition Reimbursement* Health, Dental and Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Employee Assistance Program* 401k plan with a company match