Maintenance Technician

The Diez Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Dearborn, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Tech responsible for repairing and maintaining various machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience and expertise in troubleshooting mechanical issues, along with welding skills and proficiency in PLC programming. If you're looking to contribute to a dynamic team focused on efficiency and safety, this could be your next opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Mechanical aptitude and skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Repair automated machinery maintenance and equipment.
• Support and complete predictive and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot mechanical machine problems.

Skills

Repair machinery

Troubleshooting

Welding

Basic machining

PLC programming

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Completion of Millwright courses

Tools

PLC (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

FANUC and ABB robots

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Tech is responsible for repairing, installing or dismantling machinery and equipment according to company plans, blueprints, and other diagrams. This will be accomplished through the safe and effective use of hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. This position also requires that the Maintenance Tech troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems with associated equipment. The Maintenance Tech is also responsible for repairing malfunctioning equipment, such as motors, pumps, valves, controls, and other machines.

Responsibilities

• Repair automated machinery maintenance and equipment
• Support and complete predictive and preventative maintenance tasks and maintain documentation
• Troubleshoot mechanical machine problems
• Understand machine setup and operation
• Spare parts selection and procurement
• Maintain building equipment, such as HVAC or plumbing, possibly through contractors
• Provide building maintenance as required
• Basic machining and fabrication
• Ability to work to blueprints, sketches, etc.
• Program and modify PLC programs (Allen Bradley & Siemens)
• Create and/or modify FANUC and ABB Robot programs
• Provide effective and efficient troubleshooting expertise on all automated machines using schematics and PLC logic
• Supervise outside contractors when required and ensure compliance of safety standards.
• Maintain basic building equipment and conduct repairs such as lighting, building electrical, etc.
• Work with our engineering department to ensure that spare parts, training, manuals and parts standardization are adequately addressed during the installation of new equipment
• Involvement in Continuous Improvement Projects
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to all plant safety standards
• Support production with machine setup and operation when required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Completion of Millwright courses
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Welding skills as well as skills in Arc, Mig, & Tig
• Proven ability to effectively and efficiently troubleshoot equipment including FANUC and ABB robots
• Experience with Allen Bradley & Siemens PLC & HMI's
• Mechanical aptitude and skills are a must.