Axles Maintenance Technician (Detroit, MI)

Thomas Built Buses; Detroit (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Axles Maintenance Technician to join their team in Detroit. In this vital role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing complex production machinery. This position offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness programs, paid holidays, and tuition assistance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical systems, along with the ability to read blueprints and collaborate with engineers. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Shift Premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

On-site fitness center

Tuition assistance

Attendance bonuses

Paid sick/disability leave

Average 15 paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints and work with engineers regularly.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production machinery.
• Perform maintenance on heating/cooling systems and machine repair.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Systems Service

Machine Repair

Blueprint Reading

Planned Maintenance

Welding

Pipefitting

CNC Controlled Equipment

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Certified Journeyperson card or 8 years experience

Tools

CNC Machines

Industrial Equipment

Job description

Axles Maintenance Technician (Detroit, MI)

Apply remote type Onsite locations Detroit, MI US time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id DT-11929

Inside the Role

Axle Maintenance Technicians are responsible for installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing production machinery.

We Take Care of Our Team

Pay Rate: $31.30-$34.30/Hr

• Shift Premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• Avg 15 paid holidays per year
• 401k with company match, full coverage benefit plan options
• Paid vacation, 15 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days)
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs (including no cost wellness clinic for employee and covered dependents)
• On-site fitness center
• Tuition assistance, and attendance bonuses.

What you Drive at DTNA

• General Maintenance
• Machine Repair
• Service, troubleshooting and repair Electrical/Mechanical Systems
• Maintenance Process Heating/Cooling Systems
• Pipefitting
• Welding
• Common lifting, transport and rigging trade specific material

Knowledge You Should Bring

• GED or High School Diploma is required
• Certified Journeyperson card holder or ability to document 8 years of experience
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to work with Engineers and Service Technicians on a regular basis
• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical maintenance and repair
• Experience performing planned maintenance of industrial equipment
• Experience with machining processes, including tool change and setup
• Experience with PLC and/or CNC controlled equipment
• Knowledge of gauge methods
• Experience making manual corrections to a CNC controlled machining process
• Basic knowledge of computer
• Knowledge of lock-out procedures

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s): Detroit, MI US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type: Onsite

Additional Information

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.