Maintenance technician

D&D Recruit; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Faurecia Fort Wayne is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair, and maintain equipment at the client site in Fort Wayne, IN. The role is onsite in a fast-paced automotive parts manufacturing environment.

Qualifications include a technical diploma or journeyman card and at least 3 years of maintenance/engineering experience. Emphasis on electrical and mechanical skills, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or journeyman card required.
• At least 3 years of maintenance/engineering experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with fabrication/processing techniques, tools, machines, and equipment.
• Electrical wiring and mechanical skills.
• Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety and Environmental practices.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Automation/PLC skill set.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain equipment and facilities.
• Perform minor repairs to building fixtures, electrical components, replace bulbs, and paint as needed.
• Analyze mechanical problems and adjust equipment for production quality.
• Test equipment after repairs and during changeovers or downtime.
• Record operational data for maintenance records and preventive maintenance.
• Review production schedules and perform scheduled maintenance when not in use.
• Contribute to continuous productivity and quality improvements for facilities and processes.
• Advise on specifications for new/altered equipment ensuring MHSE compliance.
• Set up requisitions for supplies and facilities; manage spare parts inventory.
• Keep documentation related to maintenance up-to-date.
• Train operators on safe operation of production equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and adhere to company rules.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Electrical & mechanical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Automation/PLC

Quality & HSE

Education

Technical diploma or journeyman card

Job description

Our client, a leading automotive parts manufacturing company, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join their team. The position is onsite, where you would be expected to work at the client space in Fort Wayne, IN.

Job Description:

• Install, repair, and maintain all equipment and facilities
• Perform minor repairs to building fixtures, perform minor plumbing repairs, clean electrical fixtures, replace bulbs, and do painting
• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality
• Try out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds, and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records
• Review production schedule and, when equipment is not scheduled for production, perform scheduled maintenance
• Propose and implement continuous productivity and quality improvement actions for all facilities and process efficiency
• Advise on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations to existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, Health, Safety, Environment, and maintainability requirements are met
• Set up a requisition for supplies, equipment, and facilities
• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime
• Keep up-to-date documentation related to maintenance
• Train operators on the safe operation of production equipment
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with company policy
• Adhere to all work rules and procedures

Additional responsibilities include:

• Clean / paint equipment, clean / seal floors, and paint lines around equipment when the line is down or when assigned
• Actively participate in work teams
• Implement at least two improvement ideas per month
• Dispatch trouble calls when required
• Other duties as requested
• Read, understand, and abide by the Code of Management and Code of Ethics rules

Qualifications:

• Technical diploma or journeyman card
• At least 3 years of maintenance/engineering experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Perform tasks of substantial variety/complexity that require extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment
• Electrical wiring and mechanical skills
• Working knowledge of Quality systems and Health, Safety and Environmental skills
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Satisfactory company work record, including attendance
• Successful completion of Faurecia's in-house training program
• Ability to follow instruction verbal and written - good math, language, and reading skills required
• Good communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate with employees of all levels
• Automation/PLC Skill Set

Job Type:

Full-time/Temp to hire