Gage Technician

Colonial Group; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced maintenance professional to support gage care and production equipment at the Stellantis Trenton Engine Plant. You will read schematics, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and work with SPW teams on problem solving to ensure uptime.

Requirements include a journeyman toolmaker or 5+ years in gage manufacturing, strong mechanical skills, and familiarity with ISO 9000 quality systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Journeyman toolmaker or 5+ years in gage manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and ability to read schematics.
• Ability to follow work orders and safety procedures.
• Experience supporting Lean/quality initiatives in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production measurement equipment.
• Work from mechanical schematics, sketches, manuals, specifications, and written/oral instructions.
• Support SPW cross-functional teams in maintenance-related problem solving.
• Maintain and improve gage uptime; support gage modifications and drawings control.
• Create, update, and approve standard work instruction sheets for maintenance activities.
• Contribute to safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives in a lean environment.

Skills

Strong mechanical background

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Journeyman toolmaker

5+ years gage manufacturing experience

Tools

Gage maintenance tools

ISO 9000 knowledge

PC/MS Office

Job description

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as assigned. This job description may be changed at any time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance to production measurement equipment.
• Location: Stellantis Trenton Engine Plant
• Work from mechanical schematics, sketches, manuals, specifications, and written and oral instructions.
• Perform mechanical tasks as required.
• Under minimal direction, work directly from the work orders.
• Perform other related activities as assigned and needed.
• Handle emergency work order calls.
• Perform additional technical responsibilities as assigned.
• Support Stellantis Production Way (SPW) cross-functional teams in maintenance-related Problem‑Solving Process and daily activities.
• Maintain and improve gage uptime.
• Support major gage or equipment modifications. Provide all required maintenance support for gage and process activities in the production lines.
• Support SPW in updating & maintaining control of all gage drawings, Work Instructions Sheets for key PM and maintenance related activities.

• Participate in preparing technical detail and instructions for planned maintenance (preventative, predictive, planned corrective) and TPM activities with SPW's Technical Support, Specialists and the cross functional team.
• Participate in creating procedures and ensure the conformance of procedures and processes (ISO 9000).
• Facilitate communication between departments, lines and internal suppliers (external to respective area, internal to plant infrastructure).
• Be a proactive participant in the identification of spare parts.
• Participate in the hiring process for new team members as requested.
• Participate in supplier pre‑launch activities to support SPW by assisting with gage R&R’s, correlation studies and de‑bug.
• Technical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Mechanical
• All gaging, maintenance, repair, downtime, improvement, spare parts, TPM, etc.

• Conduct routine audits & verifications to confirm the completion of written/documented maintenance activities to confirm SPW’s quality system is implemented and functioning according to plan, and in the case of non‑conformance or system failure, re‑establish ideal conditions or make improvements.
• Coordinate with SPW production on the availability of production gauges for planned maintenance (preventive, predictive, planned corrective).
• Create, update, and approve Standard Work Instruction Sheets to ensure the standardization and safe performance of maintenance activities.
• Arrive on the job, ready to work every day according to the work plan and schedule.

Safety

• Demonstrate role model behavior for safety, integrity, and ethical standards, as well as behaviors consistent with Premier standards and the SPW lean manufacturing culture.
• Work with others to ensure complete safety and integrity of ALL involved parties in the work environment.
• Establish and maintain the 5S standard in your area.

Quality

• Ensure delivery of gage maintenance services using root cause analyses, continuous improvement, and problem‑solving activities through data‑driven scientific methods with SPW’s cross‑functional teams in all facilities service‑related areas.
• Measure and ensure the department's performance to SPW’s SQDCM goals.

Delivery

• Participate in the development of a Lean Maintenance Operating System and SPW Quality System as requested.

• Participate with plant personnel in supplier equipment “buy‑off” activities as required.
• Provide on‑site services in accordance with the procedures and policies as outlined in the SPW Quality System.
• Escalate issues and problems up to your Team Leader when appropriate.

Cost

• Actively drive out waste from all gage management activities through the use of the SPW lean manufacturing production system.
• Be a student and teacher of the SPW lean manufacturing production system.
• Provide services using the most economical approach available. Support and advocate the lean production system to eliminate waste.

Morale

• Create a work environment in all service areas that supports SPW’s lean manufacturing culture and positive employee morale.
• Maintain team morale and promote activities for team building.

Environment

• Ensure all work performed complies with environmental regulations within the SPW facility.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Journeyman toolmaker or 5 plus years in gage manufacturing business preferably in the auto industry.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong mechanical background.
• Equipment troubleshooting experience.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the key actions of job.

• The employee is required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is moderate). The employee is frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surface for 10‑hour days The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.