Automotive Maintenance Technician – Automation & Reliability

Flex-N-Gate LLC.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform predictive and preventative maintenance on automotive production equipment, diagnosing issues and carrying out repairs to minimize downtime.

You will work with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation systems, read control drawings, operate an overhead crane, and document daily activities using computer software; a High School Diploma and automotive experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior automotive experience required.
• Experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation fields.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Tradesperson with skills to install, dismantle and repair machinery.
• Able to read hydraulic and electrical prints.
• Computer experience and ability to document daily activities.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow a schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to machinery and equipment using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Understand and use computer software for documenting daily activities.
• Operate overhead crane as needed to transport equipment.
• Assist with improvement items addressing customer quality or employee concerns.
• Support production operators to ensure high quality, efficient products.
• Act as troubleshooter for automation equipment and other software.
• Read controls, drawings and design concepts.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies with urgency and work overtime as needed.
• Comply with all safety expectations and contribute to a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Scope of the Position

A Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing predictive and preventative maintenance tasks to machinery and equipment for an automotive facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs to machinery and equipment using a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs as needed to minimize production downtime.
• Understand and use computer software for documenting daily activities.
• Operate overhead crane as needed to transport equipment.
• Assist with improvement items that address customer Quality concerns or employee concerns.
• Support production and production operators to ensure the ability to produce high quality, efficient products.
• Act as troubleshooter for automation equipment and other software.
• Read controls, drawings and design concepts.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies with urgency and be able to work in excess of eight hours per day.
• Comply with all safety expectations and contribute to a safe working environment for all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED Required.
• 3 – 5 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Prior automotive experience required.
• Proven experience in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation fields.
• Experience in basic electrical troubleshooting preferred.
• Craftsman or tradesmen who installs, dismantles and repairs machinery.
• Must also be capable of a basic to moderate level of fabrication and ability to read hydraulic / electrical prints.
• Computer experience.
• Ability to read and work from Blueprints.
• Strong trouble-shooting skills.
• Good working knowledge of injection molding machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and follow work schedule.