Maintenance Technician

Motherson Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Assemblies, Motherson Sequencing and Assembly Services (MSAS) is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to diagnose, repair and service manufacturing tools and automation systems in our Sterling Heights facility. You will perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, support uptime, and participate in equipment installations and improvements.

Key responsibilities include repairing assembly automation equipment, troubleshooting drives and controls, performing light

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with assembly automation repair and manufacturing production tools.
• Proficiency with electrical schematics and motor control systems (VFDs, servo drives).
• Familiarity with Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and industrial safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of repairs on manufacturing tools, equipment, machinery, and facility systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues
• Support production equipment uptime through preventative and corrective maintenance
• Diagnose and repair assembly automation systems and manufacturing production tools
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, motor controls, drives, VFD drives, relays, contactors, sensors and related systems
• Perform light fabrication and MIG welding as needed
• Follow Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures and maintain a safe working environment
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain maintenance records such as work orders and preventive maintenance and communicate repair status effectively

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation repair

Pneumatic systems

MIG welding

Tool repair

Electrical schematics

LOTO safety

Motor controls & VFDs

Job description

Integrated Assemblies , Motherson Sequencing and Assembly Services (MSAS)

At Motherson, we’re committed to creating long-term jobs and advancing global careers. Featured on TIME’s World’s Best Companies list, we are a diversified global design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics specialist, delivering full-system solutions to customers across industries. With a focus on innovation, quality and sustainability, we strive to be a trusted industrialisation partner and an employer that nurtures a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Our Integrated Assemblies division leads in automotive innovation,specialisingin premium module assembly and cockpit module integration. We collaborate with customers to delivercutting-edgesolutions supporting electrification. Join us to work with advanced technology and shape the future of automotive innovation.

What you'll do

• Perform a wide range of repairs on manufacturing tools, equipment, machinery, and facility systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues
• Support production equipment uptime through preventative and corrective maintenance
• Diagnose and repair assembly automation systems and manufacturing production tools
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, motor controls, drives, VFD drives, relays, contactors, sensors and related systems
• Perform light fabrication and MIG welding as needed
• Follow Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) procedures and maintain a safe working environment
  
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects
• Maintain maintenance records such as work orders and preventive maintenance and communicate repair status effectively

What we offer

• A pleasant working atmosphere, with good career opportunities.
• Build knowledge with varied and exciting assignments.
• We show our commitment to our people via the following values:

Interest for each other: We act with empathy and care about each other and our counterparts.

Togetherness: We work together collaboratively and selflessly.

Trust: We say what we mean, keep our promises, and treat others with respect.

Respect: We respect and value people of all backgrounds.

Enthusiasm: We are curious, ambitious, passionate, humble, and life-long learners.

What we are looking for

• Strong mechanical aptitude with solid electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with:
• Assembly automation repair
• Electrical and pneumatic systems repair
• Light fabrication and MIG welding
• Manufacturing production tool repair
• Electrical controls troubleshooting
• Motor controls and drives including VFDs and servo systems
• Knowledge of Lock-out/Tag-out procedures and basic industrial safety practices
• Ability to understand electrical schematics