Assembly Maintenance Technician Trainee - 3rd Shift

Thai Summit America Corporation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair production machinery, ensuring minimal downtime. The role requires training on 1st shift (6am–2pm) with a planned move to 3rd shift (10pm–6am) and involves collaboration with Production Engineering and Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities include emergency repairs, PM, installing or modifying equipment, and providing quality parts support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Machine maintenance with electrical and PLC classes.
• Enrolled in or completed the classes required for the skilled trades trainee program.
• Equivalent education and/or experience in machine/equipment maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical principles, systems, troubleshooting and repair including robotics and PLCs.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs of machine and equipment during production.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machine/equipment.
• Perform work on new machine/equipment.
• Provide support in supplying quality parts for customers.
• Work on problem solving teams.
• Work with Production Engineering.
• Work with Quality Assurance.
• Work with Production.
• Complete and submit required paperwork in a timely manner.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Robotics

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Industrial equipment

Job description

Maintain Machine/Equipment in top working conditions to minimize and eliminate down time. Perform emergency repair of machine/equipment during production. Perform installation, removal or modification of production machine/equipment. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Must be available to train on 1st shift (6am - 2pm) and move to 3rd shift (10pm - 6am).

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Perform emergency repairs of machine and equipment during production
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machine/equipment
• Perform work on new machine/equipment
• Provide support in supplying quality parts for customers
• Work on problem solving teams
• Work with Production Engineering
• Work with Quality Assurance
• Work with Production
• Complete and submit required paperwork in a timely manner

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1year manufacturing experience preferred
• Machine maintenance with electrical and PLC classes or machine maintenance field
• Enrolled in or completed the classes required for the skilled trades trainee program
• Other requirement an equivalent combination of education and experience in machine/equipment maintenance
• Knowledgeable in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical principle, systems, troubleshooting and repair: robotics, PLC and assisted automation, mechanical handling systems, maintenance and repair

Training Requirements or Equivalents:

• New hire orientation
• ERP System Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Ability to use a phone and computer keyboard
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment