Maintenance Technician- 2nd Shift

Lear Corporation; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Michigan to keep machinery running through preventive maintenance, repairs, and setup of production equipment.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting PLC and HMI programs and robotic systems, with a high school diploma and strong mechanical experience required. A journeyman card is a bonus, and a valid driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment and follow safety regulations.
• Inspect machines regularly and perform scheduled testing and emergency repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems, and robotic controls.
• Support PLCs, HMIs, and robotic systems like Fanuc and MiR AMR.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Fanuc robot

MiR AMR

Job description

Lear For You

We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams. We foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. What we are trying to say is we want to be more for you.

We are your path to a better career, a better future, and a better you.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, flawlessly manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we are one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our teams are the secret to our success. They are empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we all understand that we must work together to win.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

We're Lear For You.

Job Description

As a member of the Maintenance team, the Maintenance Technician ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements along with repairs on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.

Robotic Systems Troubleshooting is critical to this role. Must be able to troubleshoot and adjust PLC and HMI programs and electronically tune and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper operation.

Must be able to apply knowledge and expertise in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled machine setup, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance service.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment; understand and comply with workplace safety regulations.
• Inspect machines regularly for signs of malfunction; including visual inspections, listening for irregular noises and conducting scheduled testing as appropriate.
• Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair the following:
  • Mechanical fixtures and machines
  • Pneumatic controls, clamps, and lines
  • Hydraulic controls, clamps, and lines
  • Electric and Electronic systems, incl. PLC's and CPU's (Allen Bradley)
  • Robotic adjustments on Fanuc and Motoman/Yaskawa robots
  • Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and various robotic systems (such as MiR AMR and Fanuc)

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience

Certifications / Licenses

• Valid driver license
• Bonus if you have aJourneyman Card in Electrical, Machine Repair or Machine Building

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.