Maintenance Technician

Yanfeng; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors in Romulus, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, repair and improve all plant equipment and facilities. You will analyze mechanical, electrical and control problems, perform PM work orders, and document performance data to support uptime and quality in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

The role requires 3+ years in maintenance/engineering, 1–3 years in automotive, ability to read hydraulic/electrical/pneumatic prints, and willingness to

Qualifications

• 3 minimum years of experience with Maintenance/Engineering.
• 1-3 minimum years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues – 12v dc, 120v, 240v single phase, and 480v 3 phase systems and distribution.
• Experience operating basic shop tools.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety and/or complexity, which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, maintain and improve all equipment and facilities.
• Analyse and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production throughput, quality and equipment longevity.
• Examine and test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
• Process PM work orders and close them out in the system.
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in set‑up and preventive maintenance records.
• Review Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement; propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities.
• Adhere to all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety requirements that pertain to the manufacturing environment and the maintenance function.
• Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor, including all plant utilities, communication and network wiring systems connections.
• Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met.
• Setup requisitions for supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime.
• Keep most recent documentation related to maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Reading prints

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Technical school

Maintenance/Industrial/Mechatronics specialization

Tools

Shop tools

Hydraulic/electrical diagrams

Job description

Global. Collaborative. Innovative. Together, we will transform the automotive interiors industry. Together, we will redefine the ways people experience life onboard vehicles.

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Essential Functions of Job:

• Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities
• Install, repair, maintain and improve all equipment and facilities.
• Analyse and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production throughput, quality and equipment longevity.
• Examine and test equipment after repairs, changeoversor extended downtime.
• Process Preventive Maintenance (PM) work orders and close them out in the system.
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feedsand speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records.
• Review Production SystemEfficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement; propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities.
• Adhere to all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety requirements that pertain to the manufacturing environment and the maintenance function.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor, including all plant utilities,communication and network wiring systems connections.
• Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met.
• Setup requisitions for supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime.
• Keep most recent documentation related to maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

• Quality System: Understand, applyand meet all function-related Quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance:Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentialityof YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed orassigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level:

• Technical School
• Area of Study:Specialization in Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar.
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 Minimum Years of Experience with Maintenance / Engineering.
• 1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
• Mustbe able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plantswhich might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Ability to read andunderstand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues – 12v dc, 120v, 240v single phase, and 480v 3 phase systems and distribution.
• Experience operating basic shop tools.
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety and/or complexity, which require an extensiveknowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment.
• Ability to work in matrix organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman Electrical License.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of equipment including but not limited to – light assembly, plastic welding technology, injection molding machines, slush machines, foam in place equipment, robots.
• Welding experience.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.
• Excellent Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic circuit troubleshooting.

Physical Ability Requirements:

• Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Occasionally
• Movement (Walking): Frequently
• Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs):Frequently
• Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):Constantly
• Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):Occasionally

Language Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Language Preferred: None

• Must be able to match the pace of workto the speed of equipment.
• Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions.
• Work may take place at elevated heights from ladders or powered lifts
• Exposure to hazardous and large equipment with multiple energy sources daily.
• Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled. Occasional exposure to duties outside on facilities-related projects in all weather conditions.

EHS Requirements:

• Technicians/Operators of High Risk Equipment must be certified before operating(forklift, overhead crane, etc)
• Technicians/Operators of High Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities maychange, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must beable to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

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