Assembly Maintenance Technician

Gestamp; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance on production equipment. The role involves working with robotic welders, executing standard work, reading manuals, and supporting continuous improvements in a safety-focused environment.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma with technical training, 5 years in manufacturing (automotive preferred) and familiarity with Fanuc robotics welders.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED with advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics and PLCs.
• Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent.
• 5 years manufacturing experience; automotive preferred.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics welders.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
• Perform machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Work with robotic welders and welding systems (arc, MIG, TIG, spot).
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Ensure safety rules and lock-out tag-out compliance.
• Support operational improvements and setup for scheduled production runs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Electrical systems

Welding basics

PLC programming

Robotic welding

Preventive maintenance

Fanuc robotics

Education

HS diploma + advanced technical training

Journeyman certificate or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc robotics

Job description

With over 20 years’ experience, Gestamp remains a leader in the European automotive industry. Dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of metal automotive components, Gestamp focuses on innovative development to produce safer and lighter vehicles.

At Gestamp, we believe people are the architects of our company’s success. This mindset is an essential asset for the organization. We welcome talented, motivated and team-based individuals who want to assemble their next career with Gestamp!

Job Summary:

Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Follow Standardized Work Instructions.

2. Robots, changing of weld shunts, tips, weld guns, and cylinder repair rebuilding.

3. Changing of transformers, firing panels.

4. Manlifts, ladders, roof work and outside work.

5. Must follow all OSHA and plant safety rules including, lock-out tag-out, etc.

6. Supports the teams in operational improvement.

7. Develops Initial Standard Work Practices with the teams.

8. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production, and performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment during machine service.

9. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.

10. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.

11. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

12. Any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate.

Education and Experience:

1. HS diploma/GED + advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs. Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent work experience or skills training.

2. 5 years previous employment in a manufacturing environment – automotive preferred. Prefer experience working with Fanuc robotics welders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Problem Solving – Recognize and solve the malfunctioning of the machine and recognize and solve quality problems of welded assembly part.

2. Basic electrical, dc, and ac voltage; will be changing prox cords and prox switches.

3. Basic welding arc, mig, tig, and spot.

4. Basic plumbing cooling water for welding

You should be proficient in:

• Preventive Maintenance
• PLC Programming
• Robotic Welder

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)