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American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems across production equipment. The role requires interpreting mechanical/hydraulic drawings, maintaining gear drives, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.

The technician will diagnose problems, troubleshoot heaters, heat exchangers, and other components, and document work in the SAP system while coordinating with the purchasing process for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Industrial or Electrical Maintenance courses/certificates.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in a Manufacturing Environment, preferably automotive or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose machine operating problems including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot production equipment to maintain continuous operations.
• Document work in the SAP work order system and request replacement parts as needed.
• Communicate issues affecting Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to the supervisor.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Maintenance courses/certificates

Tools

Multi-meters

PLC

SAP

Job description

Job Posting Title

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Job Description Summary

Primary responsibilities of Industrial Maintenance Technicians are to diagnose problems relating to mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics in every day operations. Also to troubleshoot production equipment necessary to continue production and maintain a functional work environment.

Job Description:

• Mechanical - Diagnose machine operating problems, bearings, ball-screws, covers, belts, etc... Change out fixtures install on equipment, lubricate and adjust parts, maintain gear boxes and drive trains. Replace heat treat oven components. Detect and repair leaks with air and fluid lines on equipment. Maintain hydraulic systems, interpret mechanical and hydraulic drawings. Replace / rebuild accumulators; air handling units, and phosphate piping, waste treatment plumbing systems. Depressurize equipment prior to changing filters. Disassemble machinery in order to diagnose operating problems and restore to proper working order. Choose proper hand and power tools according to the assigned task.
• Electrical - maintaining wiring systems for robots, conveyors, machines, and building lighting; complex control panel troubleshooting, equipment sensors, PLC, cable problems. Use electrical measurement tools such as multi-meters. Troubleshoot and replace electrical motors. Read electrical prints.
• Troubleshooting washer heaters, heat exchangers, heat treat ovens, sealing station heating element, electrical cabinet air conditioning systems, cooling towers and chillers, multiline heating elements, building furnace, motor starter heating, welding heat control, laser welder heat exchanger, heating elements on the phosphate line.
• Candidates must be able to diagnose problems with equipment that could be a combination of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic. This person must have the flexibility to work any shift and be able to document work in our current work order system, look up parts via machine manual and SAP system. Have a knowledge of how to request replacement parts and/or service through a Purchase Requisition in SAP.
• Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager

Required Skills and Education

High School Diploma. Industrial or Electrical Maintenance Technician Courses and/or Certificates. 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in a Manufacturing Environment, preferably automotive or similar environment.

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.