Maintenance Tech

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Tech with 3–5 years in skilled maintenance. The role involves electrical, hydraulic, and machinery upkeep, plus installation with a focus on safety and quality compliance.

Familiarity with CNC machines (Okuma, Fanuc, Siemens) is preferred. The candidate should be dependable, flexible to shifts/overtime, and capable of complying with quality systems. A formal apprenticeship or equivalent training is valued, along with strong computer and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Critical thinking, reading comprehension, electrical print reading, blueprint reading, communication.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong teamwork.
• Complex problem solving: problem id, information gathering, organizing, idea generation and evaluation.
• Technical skills: programming, troubleshooting, operation monitoring, testing.
• Working knowledge of techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in machinery maintenance.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience.
• Strong computer skills.
• Must be shift flexible.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Good attendance.
• Negative pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as well as equipment installation.
• Duties include electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic repair, building and machinery maintenance and fabrication.
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude is required.
• Must be dependable and safety oriented.
• Knows and understands Quality System requirements.
• Must be flexible in working hours including overtime, holidays, and different shifts as required.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Electrical print reading

Blueprint reading

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Programming

Troubleshooting

Operation monitoring

Testing

Machinery maintenance

Apprenticeship or training

Computer skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Attendance

Drug test clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training

Experience in skilled or semi-skilled maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Tech

Job Description Summary

• Three to five years' experience in skilled or semi-skilled maintenance required
• Electrical knowledge / training and electrical machine repair preferred
• Familiarity with CNC machinery (Okuma, Fanuc, Siemens) is preferred

Job Description:

• Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance as well as equipment installation
• Duties would include, but not limited to, electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic repair, building and machinery maintenance and fabrication
• Strong electrical/mechanical aptitude is required
• Must be dependable and safety oriented
• Knows and understands Quality System requirements
• Must be flexible in working hours including overtime, holidays, and different shifts as required

Required Skills and Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic skills: critical thinking, reading comprehension, electrical print reading, blue print reading, communication
• Good interpersonal skills
• Complex problem solving skills: problem identification, information gathering, information organizing, idea generation, idea evaluation
• Technical skills: programming, troubleshooting, operation monitoring, testing
• Working knowledge of techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in machinery maintenance
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience
• Strong computer skills necessary
• Must be shift flexible
• Ability to work well with others
• Good attendance
• Negative pre-employment drug test

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

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