Controls-Focused Maintenance Technician II – 3rd Shift

Advanced Technology Services; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kautex, a global automotive supplier, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II (Controls) to inspect, test, and troubleshoot plant equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery in a Detroit-area facility.

The role requires strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, PLC troubleshooting with Siemens hardware and ladder logic, and a willingness to work third shift (10pm–6am) with weekend/overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Experience with PLC-based equipment and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work third shift (10pm–6am).
• 3 years of maintenance technician experience or related degree.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics a must.
• Pass mechanical aptitude and practical test.
• Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally; 30 pounds frequently.
• Operate manlifts, scissor lifts and forklifts as needed.
• Weekend and overtime availability.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and troubleshoot plant equipment; perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Understand pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics; minimal supervision.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems using prints, diagrams and control layouts; identify root cause.
• Follow LO/TO and PPE requirements during maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment using Siemens hardware and ladder logic.
• Support continuous improvement on assembly lines to improve safety, quality and uptime.
• Perform repairs, installations and modifications to meet plant standards.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality and maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Robotics

Electrical Schematics

LOTO & PPE

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Job description

Kautex, a global automotive supplier, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II (Controls) to inspect, test, and troubleshoot plant equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery in a Detroit-area facility.

The role requires strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, robotics, PLC troubleshooting with Siemens hardware and ladder logic, and a willingness to work third shift (10pm–6am) with weekend/overtime as needed.