Automotive Maintenance Technician - PLC & Mechanical Expert

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors in; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair and improve plant equipment, while ensuring safe and efficient operation in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, with PM scheduling and data recording for maintenance records. Mobility to travel to customer sites may be required, and a background in automotive maintenance is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Experience with Maintenance / Engineering.
• 1-3 years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues – 12v dc, 120v, 240v single phase, and 480v 3 phase systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain and improve all equipment and facilities.
• Analyze and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production throughput, quality and equipment longevity.
• Examine and test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
• Process Preventive Maintenance (PM) work orders and close them out in the system.
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records.
• Review Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement; propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities.
• Adhere to all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety requirements that pertain to the manufacturing environment and the maintenance function.
• Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor, including all plant utilities, communication and network wiring systems connections.
• Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Automotive industry

Read hydraulic/electrical/pneumatic"

Electrical troubleshooting

Willingness to travel

Education

Technical School

Tools

Shop tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Yanfeng Global Automotive Interiors is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair and improve plant equipment, while ensuring safe and efficient operation in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, with PM scheduling and data recording for maintenance records. Mobility to travel to customer sites may be required, and a background in automotive maintenance is preferred.