3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation in Michigan is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to support production by maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment including conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and presses. You will read mechanical drawings and schematics, troubleshoot issues, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and operate forklifts and aerial lifts while upholding safety standards.

Candidates should have manufacturing/maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED,

Qualifications

• Manufacturing and maintenance experience is a plus.
• HS Diploma or a GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repair of conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, and presses.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain plant equipment using sound repair methods.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, and schematics for accurate repairs.
• Understand hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and basic welding principles.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance inspections and operate forklifts and lifts.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with procedures and safety regulations.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Maintenance experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

The Maintenance Technician supports production operations by performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, and mechanical and hydraulic presses. This role is responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all plant equipment using effective repair techniques and sound troubleshooting methods. The technician will interpret mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, and schematics to perform accurate repairs, and must have a working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, as well as basic welding principles. Key responsibilities include conducting preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance inspections, operating forklifts and aerial lift equipment, and ensuring a safe and clean working environment in compliance with company procedures and safety regulations.

Job Description

• Support production operations for all maintenance and repairs for mechanical problems such as but not limited to conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, mechanical and hydraulic presses.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment through the application of sound troubleshooting techniques and repair methodology.
• Work from available mechanical drawings and equipment specifications and schematics.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits / equipment.
• Have a grasp of basic welding principles.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine inspection maintenance.
• Able to drive a forklift, scissor lift / articulating arm boom truck.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.

Required Skills and Education

• Manufacturing experience and maintenance experience is a plus.
• HS Diploma or a GED.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.