Automation & Equipment Reliability Technician

Y-tec Keylex Toyotetsu Alabama, Inc. (YKTA); Madison (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA is seeking an adept Maintenance Technician to help establish and ramp up a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility in Madison, AL. The role focuses on driving equipment reliability improvements, training staff on best practices, and providing on-site technical support to welding, stamping, and Ecoat departments.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting robotic systems, presses, and control hardware; performing routine inspections and part installations; and maintaining safe, efficient

Qualifications

• 2- year associate degree in related field or Journeyman certification or 4 years equivalent work experience or training.
• Good Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude pre-employment test if required
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic knowledge is preferred.
• PLC Troubleshooting, programming capability is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of self and others by following all Safety Policies/Procedures and wearing all required PPE.
• Frequent manual lifting of parts or containers up to 33 lbs.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment, stamping presses, paint processing systems and control systems
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment.
• Install new and repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate machinery, as needed.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, & electrical & electronic components of machinery & equipment.
• Assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of facility.
• Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment.
• Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment.
• Fabricate and repair.
• Report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Maintains work area and equipment to ensure it is clean, orderly and follows required safety regulations
• Provides suggestions to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Complete documentation and repair records
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required.
• Regular attendance is required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics & pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Education

2-year associate degree or Journeyman certification or 4 years equivalent experience

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

YKTA is seeking an adept Maintenance Technician to help establish and ramp up a high-volume automotive manufacturing facility in Madison, AL. The role focuses on driving equipment reliability improvements, training staff on best practices, and providing on-site technical support to welding, stamping, and Ecoat departments.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting robotic systems, presses, and control hardware; performing routine inspections and part installations; and maintaining safe, efficient