Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift

TREMEC; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Novi, Michigan is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the afternoon shift. This role involves diagnosing and repairing assembly and test equipment, along with facilities maintenance support. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, with strong mechanical and electrical skills. A high school diploma and the ability to work independently are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required.
• Ability to diagnose/troubleshoot mechanical/electrical problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various manufacturing and test equipment.
• Engage with Controls Engineering when necessary.
• Mentor junior technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting electrical problems

Knowledge of PLC’s

Machine shop skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Multi-meters

Welding equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift

Objective of the position: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing diagnosis and repair support of assembly and test equipment, as well as support facilities maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Operating independently with little or no supervision, diagnoses and repairs a variety of manufacturing and test equipment.
• Rebuild tools
• Robot diagnosis and trouble shooting. Ability to modify robot programs.
• Engages Controls Engineering when the technician deems it necessary.
• Read controls and outputs as needed.
• Read and interpret test equipment indicators, including electrical and mechanical prints and multi-meters.
• Ability to easily maneuver through HMI interfaces
• Work with production to correct quality problems as well as continuous improvement projects
• Follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor
• Complies with OSHA Safety Standards: Hazard Communication; Blood borne Pathogens; Lockout; Permit Required Confined Space; Hot Work Permit; Powered Industrial Trucks; PPE and Ergonomics
• Must be physically present in the plant during specified working hours, unless instructed otherwise by supervisor, and be able to rotate to other work areas as instructed.

Secondary Functions

• When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job
• Mentors more junior technicians
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Professional Background / Basic Qualifications / Work Experience:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.
• Must possess a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Have the ability to independently diagnose/troubleshoot and repair mechanical/electrical problems in a production assembly environment.

Technical Expertise:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Electrical aptitude
• Strong knowledge of PLC’s, controls and/or mechanically complex systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair equipment with little or no supervision
• Machine shop and fabrication skills
• Ability to research necessary spare parts with related vendors.
• Machine shop and fabrication skills, including MIG, TIG and Arc welding.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing