Machine Repair Maintenance Technician Elkton, MI

Autokiniton Global Group; Michigan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive company as a Journeyman Maintenance Technician, where your skills will help maintain and repair essential machinery. In this full-time role, you will diagnose and fix issues with large metal stamping presses and robotic welding machines, ensuring operational excellence in a dynamic work environment. Enjoy competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. This is a chance to be part of a company that values work-life balance and promotes a collaborative atmosphere, making it an ideal place to advance your career while enjoying a fulfilling professional life.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

14 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-Job Training

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience or a Journeyman card required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair malfunctioning machines and electrical components.
• Inspect and measure parts for wear and misalignment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Experience with large metal stamping presses

Experience with robotic welding machines (Fanuc)

Education

Maintenance Tech Journeyman card

8 years of verifiable experience

Job description

Journeyman Maintenance Technician

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i-TAHN).

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

This full-time role is a part of our Elkton team and reports to the Trades Supervisors.

Shift and Pay:

Hourly rate is $30.61

2nd shift - 3:30pm – 12am - $0.60/hr shift premium
3rd shift – 10:30pm – 7am - $0.75/hr shift premium

Job Summary:

• Diagnose malfunctioning machines such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures and replaces damaged or broken wires and cables.
• Diagnose and replaces faulty electrical components of machines such as relays, switches, motors, and positions sensing devices.
• Tests malfunctioning machinery and discusses malfunction with other personnel from affected departments including production, maintenance, and tool room to diagnose malfunction.
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas.
• Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn or broken parts.

Required experience:

• Working on large metal stamping presses.
• Working with robotic welding machines (Fanuc).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working with steel, iron, aluminum, and other various metals.
• Maintenance Tech Journeyman card or 8 years of verifiable experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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