Maintenance Technician

Dana Corp; Michigan; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing machinery, ensuring optimal operational uptime, and participating in preventive maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, possess a Journeyman's card or equivalent experience, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Join a company that values safety, efficiency, and innovation in the automotive sector, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 8 years of equivalent work experience.
• Ability to pass a Maintenance Technician aptitude test.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment with minimal supervision.
• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Systems Knowledge

Pneumatic Systems Knowledge

Robotic Arms Knowledge

Interpersonal Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman's Card

Tools

Calipers

Electrical Meters

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Current Starting Base Wage = $32.85 with Journeyman Card or $31.01 without a Journeyman Card

2nd & 3rd Shifts earnan additional $0.50cents per hour for shift premium

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment with minimal supervision using safe techniques and schematics. Perform electrical tasks and incidental work as needed to achieve assigned task. Perform electronic component replacement per familiarity and/or training. Verify equipment as functional and leave the area clean and safe.


• Operate in response to requests by maintenance supervisor or support personnel and set priorities as required to maximize equipment uptime.


• Gather and maintain a complete set of required tools, including calipers, dial indicators, electrical meters and other diagnostic and measurement devices. Utilize diagnostic tools and techniques to define problem areas and assist with resolution. Utilize measurement devices to hold print tolerances and industry standards while performing machine repairs and assembly.


• Participate in preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve operational uptime and equipment life. Recommend improvements and/or changes to PM systems/tasks when applicable.


• Follow designated work instructions as outlined for specific functions. These include, but are not limited to; PM work orders, continuous improvement tasks, new installation line-ups, and repair/refurbish assignments.


• Update drawings/prints, suggest spare parts and suitable replacements, and perform various forms of machine repair/rebuild in a professional manner per line-up and schematics.


• Follow standard practices and all governmental regulations and laws relating to powered equipment.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Journeyman's card or at least 8 years equivalent work experience.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Ability to pass a Maintenance Technician aptitude test.


• Knowledge of industrial, mechanical and electrical codes, techniques and standards. Familiarity with government regulations for industry and safe work practices dealing with machine repair.


• Must have strong background in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic arms, and overall machine troubleshooting skills.


• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical circuits and systems up to 110 volts.


• Familiarity with complex machinery, electrical circuits, and plant operating equipment. Should maintain a sense of urgency, self-motivation and overall good work ethic while performing tasks in a safe manner.


• Skills in interpersonal relations and written and oral communications

INDWM

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.