Maintenance Technician

Dauch; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Team and Operations Manager in daily machine repair and uptime tasks. The role involves diagnosing and fixing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, reading schematics and blueprints, and coordinating with vendors and contractors.

The candidate should have strong troubleshooting skills, proficiency in PLEX, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and ability to work with little direction
• Proficiency in PLEX
• Ability to use computer terminals, gauges, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments
• Strong electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, quality documents and blueprints
• Ability to read and interpret documents and communicate with team verbally and by e-mail

Responsibilities

• Mechanical repair: diagnose, fix and maintain machinery and equipment
• Electrical troubleshooting: read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics
• Basic welding tasks using appropriate tools
• Inspect hydraulic systems and perform leak detection and repairs
• Inspect pneumatic systems for leaks and pressure levels
• Perform preventative maintenance to monitor and inspect equipment
• Read and understand blueprints
• Coordinate with contractors or vendors
• Operate forklift, scissor lift and articulating boom lift
• Communicate with associates across departments in a respectful manner
• Use MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Perform basic math tasks as required
• Follow written, oral, or diagram instructions and solve problems with multiple variables
• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds

Job description

Job Posting Title

Maintenance Technician

Job Description Summary

Responsible for direct support of the Maintenance Team and the Operations Manager with various Maintenance tasks and improvement activities. Responsible for daily tasks revolving around Machine Repair and Machine Uptime.

Job Description

• Mechanical Repair- ability to diagnose, fix, and maintain machinery and equipment.
• Electrical Troubleshooting- the ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Basic Welding- techniques for using appropriate welding tools for the tasks.
• Hydraulic Systems- ability to perform inspections, leak detection and repairs.
• Pneumatic Systems- ability to conduct routine checks for leaks, hose condition, and correct air pressure levels.
• Preventive Maintenance- ability to monitor and inspect equipment to catch early issues.
• Ability to read and understand Blueprints.
• Ability to work with Contractors or Vendors.
• Ability to operate Forklift, Scissor Lift, and Articulating Boom Lift.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to communicate with other associates (in every department) in a meaningful and respectful manner in the performance of duties.
• Working level knowledge of computers and Microsoft applications (Word, excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Can perform various mathematic tasks (add, subtract, divide, multiply).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Required Skills and Education

This position requires a high attention to detail, the ability to work in ambiguous situations and requires little direction to get things done. Proficiency in PLEX. Ability to use computer terminals, gages, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

Strong electrical skills, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting skills and abilities are required. Must be able to work with a team.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, quality documents, set-up instructions and blueprints. Be able to fill out charts and other simple documents and to effectively communicate with team members verbally and through e-mail.

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.