Facilities Maintenance Technician

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations across its plants. The role involves performing a variety of general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and minor repairs. Ideal candidates will possess crucial construction skills and a keen attention to detail to ensure operational efficiency within a dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal direction.
• Skills in plumbing, painting, and basic electrical wiring.
• Competence in troubleshooting building and equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and building repairs.
• Responsible for housekeeping and building maintenance tasks.
• Manage suppliers for larger repairs and communicate effectively with management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Construction skills

Proficiency in PLEX

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
As a facilities maintenance technician you will provide daily support to the North and South plant production operations for maintenance and building repairs. The role requires the tech to perform a wide range of facilities services tasks including non-technical maintenance of plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning facilities and equipment, at a level not requiring formal licensure. Required to perform tasks of other unlicensed trades, such as drywall, carpenter, and painter.

Job Description

• Ability to perform all duties of general housekeeping as assigned
• Responsible for building and facilities maintenance tasks as assigned
• Responsible for maintaining a valid forklift license / scissor lift and articulating boom
• Maintains building and grounds
• Performs minor and routine plumbing, painting, and residential electrical wiring
• Performs minor exterior building repairs
• Responsible for changing light bulbs, ballasts, and minor electrical repairs
• Communicates effectively with management concerns for needing repairs for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment
• Manages suppliers for "medium to large" scope of work above and beyond our skills and equipment availability
• Occasionally drives pick-up truck/company cars, must has a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to troubleshoot building and equipment problems.
• Supports production teams as needed
• as necessary
• Minor floor scrubber repairs, i.e. brush, wiper and filer changes
• Proficient in wall, trim and floor painting as assigned

Other duties as assigned by your manager

Required Skills and Education

This position requires a high attention to detail, the ability to work in ambiguous situations and requires little direction to get things done. Proficiency in PLEX. Ability to use computer terminals, hand and power tools. Construction skills required.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.

AAM 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. AAM 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]. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.