Industrial Automation & Maintenance Technician

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyoda Gosei Americas in Brighton, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems for safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The role responds to breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, and collaborates with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

The position requires hands-on skills with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, along with PLC-controlled equipment and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in industrial maintenance or related mechanical field.
• Basic knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical test equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment systematically and work independently when required.
• Ability to work 2nd shift and respond to production equipment issues in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Diagnose production equipment failures and restore equipment to safe operating condition.
• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, solenoids, cylinders, valves, pumps, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting using appropriate meters and test equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, motors, pumps, cylinders, and similar components.
• Support installation, modification, and improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and assist with corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Properly document completed maintenance work and equipment repairs.
• Maintain tools, maintenance areas, and spare parts in an organized condition.
• Follow established Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, machine guarding, PPE, and other plant safety requirements.
• Communicate equipment condition and outstanding issues during shift handoff.
• Work with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Perform other maintenance and facility-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety focus

Troubleshooting & problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Dependability

Sense of urgency

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certificate / apprenticeship / associate degree

Tools

FANUC robotics

PLC systems

CMMS

Job description

Toyoda Gosei Americas in Brighton, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems for safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The role responds to breakdowns, performs preventive maintenance, and collaborates with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime.

The position requires hands-on skills with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, along with PLC-controlled equipment and