Automotive Maintenance Technician — Growth & Relocation

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with Company match

Relocation assistance

15 paid holidays annually

Tool allowance

Job summary

AUTOKINITON in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician to dismantle, repair and install parts on high-speed manufacturing equipment. You will work with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, following PLC principles and NFPA 79 safety standards.

This full-time, hourly role offers competitive wages, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a safety‑mocused environment. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license is required.
• Reading and understanding the IATF16949, ISO9001:2015 and ISO-14001 procedures located at K:/winapps/data/TS Team/Quality System Documentation

Responsibilities

• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots.
• Basic understanding of PLC programming principles and techniques with consideration for operator and equipment safety.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect and repair any malfunctions.
• Performs both routine and repair maintenance on industrial pumps.
• Performs both routine and repair maintenance on scrap conveyors.
• Discusses machine operation variations with supervisors, operators, or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Understand and adhere to wiring standards as specified in NFPA 79 (NEC) code books and use “best practices” for wiring equipment.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs tables, benches, racks and other metal structures.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Must use electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
• Must complete required classes in accordance with designated General Repair II Program.
• Understands, supports, and implements the company safety policies; Quality policy, housekeeping; and continuous improvement skills into daily work habits.
• Understands and adheres to all safety guidelines as required by OSHA and specified in the L&W mechanical/electrical standard (BMES) document.
• Punctual and regular attendance is required.
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned.
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

Skills

Valid Driver’s license

Tools

IATF16949 procedures

ISO9001:2015 procedures

ISO-14001 procedures

Job description

AUTOKINITON in Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician to dismantle, repair and install parts on high-speed manufacturing equipment. You will work with electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, following PLC principles and NFPA 79 safety standards.

This full-time, hourly role offers competitive wages, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a safety‑mocused environment. Join a team committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.