Automotive Maintenance Tech – Robotics/PLC (Night Shift)

YKTA; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

YKTA is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support a large automotive manufacturing operation in Madison, AL. You will troubleshoot robotic equipment, presses, Ecoat and related control systems, install and repair parts, and uphold safety standards on a high-volume line.

Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, performing preventive maintenance, completing records, and coordinating with teams to improve reliability and uptime.

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

• 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.
• Repair and maintain 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Pneumatics knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Programming capability

Education

Associate degree

Journeyman certification

4 years equivalent work experience

Tools

Programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Job description

YKTA is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support a large automotive manufacturing operation in Madison, AL. You will troubleshoot robotic equipment, presses, Ecoat and related control systems, install and repair parts, and uphold safety standards on a high-volume line.

Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, performing preventive maintenance, completing records, and coordinating with teams to improve reliability and uptime.