Maintenance I

Gentex Corporation; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation is seeking a Maintenance I – C to support manufacturing through routine and repetitive tasks during non-downtime periods. You will perform planned maintenance, assemble fixtures, and assist in installation and relocation of equipment.

The role emphasizes problem solving, nimble learning, and personal accountability while maintaining safety and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Completion of the Standard Timing Model mechanical assessment.
• Basic Microsoft Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-planned corrective and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Assemble and verify applicable fixtures and tooling.
• Assist in the installation, modification, and relocation of equipment.
• Develop and expand skills and knowledge by learning from and working with more experienced maintenance team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Gentex, you’ll help create innovative technologies that improve how people live, travel, and stay connected. Join a company driven by quality products across an evolving range of industries.POSITION OVERVIEWThe Maintenance I – C will support manufacturing primarily through execution of routine and repetitive work during non-downtime events.WHAT YOU’LL DOPerform pre-planned corrective and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment, fixtures, and tooling.Assemble and verify applicable fixtures and tooling.Assist in the installation, modification, and relocation of equipment.Develop and expand skills and knowledge by learning from and working with more experienced maintenance team members.Other duties as assigned.HOW YOU’LL DO ITProblem solving: Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing, and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.Nimble learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning experiences.Individual efficiency: Effectively managing time and resources so that individual work is completed efficiently.Personal accountability: Keeping promises and honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for one's actions and assuming responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.WHAT TO BRINGBasic understanding and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Completion of the Standard Timing Model mechanical assessment.Basic Microsoft Office knowledge.Meet the Following Physical Demands:High level of hand dexterity/coordinationAbility to stand, remain stationary, and/or move about for 8 hours.Ability to ascend ladders and traverse multiple building floors and areas.Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.Bending, reaching, squatting, or otherwise positioning body around equipment of varying heightsMust be able to work overtime as needed.WHAT WILL HELPExperience working in manufacturing or a manufacturing technical support role.Gentex is an equal opportunity employerGentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.AssistanceGentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail]. Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.Understand your right to workAt Gentex, we use E-verify to confirm you're authorized to work in the U.S.E-Verify – English & SpanishRight to Work – EnglishRight to Work – Spanish