Maintenance Technician

PDS Tech Commercial; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Orion Plant in Auburn Hills, MI. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and computer-controlled systems, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting production teams to ensure safe, reliable operation.

You will read schematics, repair controls, install equipment, participate in startup, commissioning, and validation, and follow safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical and mechanical systems experience.
• Pneumatic/hydraulic experience and problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in automotive production and high-volume manufacturing.
• Rockwell PLC logic proficiency and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing systems.
• Read schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and standards.
• Support production teams and startup/commissioning activities.
• Follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic/hydraulic

Problem solving

Independent work

Automotive production exp

Rockwell PLC logic

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Diagnostic tools

HMI systems

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Are you a Maintenance Tech looking to take your career to new heights? Here at PDS Tech Commercial WE have that job for you.

Maintenance Technician

Orion Plant – Auburn Hills, MI

As a member of the Maintenance team, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment. This position diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and computer?controlled systems, executes preventive maintenance, and supports production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing systems

• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints

• Perform preventative maintenance per schedules and standards

• Support production teams

• Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new or modified equipment

• Follow all safety, OSHA, and plant procedures, including lockout/tagout.

• Dismantle mechanical devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.

• Maintain, install, and repair electrical equipment.

• Troubleshoot electrical systems and diagnose/repair malfunctions

• Make approved modifications to machinery and equipment to meet production needs

• Repair or replace defective parts

• Lubricate and clean parts

• Start devices to test their performance.

• Set up and operate mill, lathe, drill press, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts

• Install new machinery and equipment as directed

• Fabricate approved fixturing for production use

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs or ladders, bending/crouching.

• The ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.

• Working at heights when needed

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ Years experience in the manufacturing maintenance field

• Experience in Electrical Systems (480V, 120V, 24V)

• Experience in Mechanical Systems

• Experience in Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems

• Problem Solving

• Ability to work independent and a part of a team

• Experience in automotive production and high-volume manufacturing

• Strong understanding of electrical/ mechanical/ computer systems work

• Proficiency with Proficiency with Rockwell PLC Logic

• Experience using diagnostic tools

• Certifications (Lockout tagout)

• Licenses (forklift)

Bonus If You Have:

• Technical or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial maintenance, Electronics or related field.

• Experience with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, etc.)

• Experience with Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)

• Experience with HMI systems and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.)

• Knowledge of safety standards (machine safety, guarding, interlocks)

• Lean / TPM experience

• Journeymen’s Card

Education Requirements

GED or High School Diploma

Pay Details: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.