Electrical Maintenance Technician

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks an Electrical Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on manufacturing equipment. You will work with a skilled team to ensure uptime, safety, and quality in production lines.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, reading schematics, preventive maintenance, and the ability to work overtime as needed. A background with CNC machines and mechanical presses is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment with CNC machines and mechanical presses preferred.
• Strong electrical and mechanical analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience welding, sheet metal fabrication, and pipe fitting.
• Ability to read hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Good oral and written communication and basic computer skills.
• Shift flexibility and overtime availability.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations for maintenance including hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Select materials and operate equipment using electrical hand tools and measuring devices.
• Troubleshoot and maintain plant equipment using sound repair methods.
• Work from drawings and equipment specifications and schematics.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and routine inspections; maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical problem‑solv

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

CNC & mechanical presses

Welding & sheet metal

Blueprint reading

Communication & computer basics

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Job Posting Title

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

You will be responsible for the troubleshooting and repairing all electrical and mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components of manufacturing equipment. You will work alongside some of the most knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated team members in the industry to help guide you to success.

Job Description

• Support production operations for all maintenance requirements, including hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems as scheduled. Select materials and operate equipment to complete work including electrical hand tools and voltage or ampere measuring devices
• Troubleshoots and maintains all plant equipment through the application of sound troubleshooting techniques and superior repair methodology.
• Work from available drawings and equipment specifications and schematics.
• Perform preventive, predictive and routine inspection's maintenance.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Required Skills and Education

• Work experience in a similar role ideally in productionorientated environment, withemphasis on CNC machines and mechanical presses is preferred.
• Strong electrical & mechanical analytical problem-solving ability.
• Experiences in welding, sheet metal fabrication and pipe fitting.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic blue prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong oral and written communication and basic computer skills.
• Shift flexibility and willingness to work overtime is desired.

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.