Maintenance Technician

Gestamp; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp is seeking an Assembly Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled machine setup, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance across robotic welding/assembly systems. The role supports continuous improvements and corrective actions with emphasis on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate brings strong troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical and welding skills, plus experience in lean manufacturing and auditable processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Electrician certification preferred.
• Advanced training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and PLCs.
• General machining and fabrication experience.
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Experience in robotic welding/assembly (ABB and Fronius preferred).
• Minimum 5 years documented related experience.
• Eight years with apprenticeship and Journeyman’s card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and preventive maintenance on robotic welding/assembly equipment.
• Install, maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform mechanical tasks on robots, weld wire liners, tips, torches, and reamer repairs.
• Handle electrical tasks such as firing panels, prox cords and prox switches.
• Respond to work orders and ensure timely resolution.
• Inspect and maintain equipment to meet quality standards.
• Monitor inventory and submit procurement requests as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to standards.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Read prints

Hilo and crane certs

Work at heights

Electrical/welding/plumbing knowledge

Team-based lean manufacturing

Travel for training

Shift/overtime willingness

Own basic tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrician certification preferred

Advanced technical training (electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLCs)

General machining & fabrication experience

3+ years manufacturing experience

Robotic welding/assembly experience (ABB/Fronius)

5+ years documented related experience

Journeyman card/8 years with apprenticeship preferred

Job description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Assembly Maintenance Technician will apply knowledge and expertise in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled machine setup, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance service. The Assembly Maintenance Technician will participate with advanced troubleshooting activities and continuous improvement initiatives by providing appropriate technical knowledge to recommend and implement improvements and corrective actions. Various technologies will be employed including robotic welding/assembly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform troubleshooting activities, implement corrective actions, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure capability for robotic welding/assembly equipment;
2. Utilize advanced technical skills to install, maintain and repair equipment which include, but are not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems;
3. Perform mechanical duties such as robots, changing of weld wire liners, tips, weld torches, and torch reamer repair;
4. Perform electrical duties such as changing of firing panels, prox cords and prox switches;
5. Respond to work orders and assure timely resolution of requests;
6. Inspect and maintain existing equipment to ensure production of quality products which comply with company and customer standards and specifications;
7. Monitor inventory of items required to perform necessary duties, and submit procurement requests as required;
8. Maintain a clean and safe work environment;
9. Comply with standardized work instructions, suggest improvements as appropriate;
10. Cooperate with internal and external certification audits and customer audits, supporting site initiatives towards achieving and maintaining customer awards as well as quality and environmental certifications (IATF, TS, ISO);
11. Adhere to Team Handbook, Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures;
12. Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately;
13. Perform additional tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
2. Electrician Certified Preferred
3. Advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLCs;
4. General machining and fabrication experience;
5. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment;
6. Experience in a robotic welding/assembly operation (ABB and Fronius strongly preferred);
7. Minimum of five (5) years documented related experience;
8. Preferred qualifications include eight (8) years documented related experience, completion of apprenticeship program and Department of Labor (DOL) issued Journeyman’s card (Industrial Maintenance Technician or Machine Repair classifications) preferred;

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to read and interpret prints;
2. Ability to obtain hilo and crane certifications;
3. Ability to work at heights using man lifts and ladders, as well as performance of roof work;
4. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
5. Basic electrical (DC and AC voltage), welding (Arc, MIG, TIG, and spot), and plumbing knowledge
6. Desire to work in a team-based, lean-manufacturing environment;
7. Willingness to travel for training, and as other business needs may dictate;
8. Ability and willingness to work any shift, as well as overtime, as required to meet business requirements;
9. Ability to provide own basic tools.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

1. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
3. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
4. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time, and work outside may be required
5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
6. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
7. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
8. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Long Description

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.