Automation & PLC Maintenance Technician

Kautex Textron; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex Textron is seeking a maintenance technician in Detroit, MI to inspect, test, and troubleshoot plant equipment on the automotive manufacturing floor. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and proactive problem solving on a fast-paced line.

Responsibilities include working with pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems, following Lockout/Tagout procedures, and coordinating with production, engineering, and quality teams to keep lines running smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• Technical training demonstrated by certificates, degrees or journeyman card preferred.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools and meters for maintenance tasks.
• Ability to pass mechanical aptitude and practical tests.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and troubleshoot plant equipment with preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Work with pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics with minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens) and drive safe machine recovery.
• Follow LOTO and PPE requirements; ensure safe, clean, and compliant work.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance to improve uptime.
• Perform repairs, installations, and modifications while upholding plant standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical schematic reading

Safety-focused

Education

Technical training certificates or Journeyman's card

Tools

Siemens PLC

Electrical prints & wiring diagrams

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Kautex Textron is seeking a maintenance technician in Detroit, MI to inspect, test, and troubleshoot plant equipment on the automotive manufacturing floor. The role emphasizes safety, precision, and proactive problem solving on a fast-paced line.

Responsibilities include working with pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems, following Lockout/Tagout procedures, and coordinating with production, engineering, and quality teams to keep lines running smoothly and safely.