Maintenance Technician- GCH

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestamp Holding Mexico Sl is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Plant 1 in Chattanooga, TN. You will conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure production runs smoothly.

Responsibilities include following standardized work instructions, servicing robots, transformers, and panels, and adhering to OSHA lock-out/tag-out safety rules while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED with advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics and PLCs.
• 5 years manufacturing experience; automotive preferred; experience with Fanuc robotics welders is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, reading equipment manuals, and interpreting technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
• Maintain and repair robots, weld shunts, tips, weld guns, and cylinder components.
• Change transformers and firing panels.
• Work on manlifts, ladders, and roof/outdoor areas.
• Follow OSHA and plant safety rules including lock-out/tag-out.
• Support teams in operational improvement.
• Develop initial Standard Work Practices with teams.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled and scheduled maintenance of production equipment.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems in production equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders for maintenance.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Problem Solving

Blueprint Reading

PLC troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

PLC programming

PLC wiring

Fanuc robotics

Education

HS diploma + advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs

Journeyman certificate or equivalent work experience

Tools

Robotic Welder

Fanuc robotics welders

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Maintenance Technician- Chattanooga TN/Plant 1

With over 20 years’ experience, Gestamp remains a leader in the European automotive industry. Dedicated to the design, development and manufacturing of metal automotive components, Gestamp focuses on innovative development to produce safer and lighter vehicles.
At Gestamp, we believe people are the architects of our company’s success. This mindset is an essential asset for the organization. We welcome talented, motivated and team-based individuals who want to assemble their next career with Gestamp!
Job Summary:
Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Follow Standardized Work Instructions.
• 2. Robots, changing of weld shunts, tips, weld guns, and cylinder repair rebuilding.
• 3. Changing of transformers, firing panels.
• 4. Manlifts, ladders, roof work and outside work.
• 5. Must follow all OSHA and plant safety rules including, lock-out tag-out, etc.
• 6. Supports the teams in operational improvement.
• 7. Develops Initial Standard Work Practices with the teams.
• 8. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production, and performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• 9. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• 10. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• 11. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• 12. Any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• 1. HS diploma/GED + advanced technical training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and PLCs. Prefer USDOL Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent work experience or skills training.
• 2. 5 years previous employment in a manufacturing environment – automotive preferred. Prefer experience working with Fanuc robotics welders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 1. Problem Solving – Recognize and solve the malfunctioning of the machine and recognize and solve quality problems of welded assembly part.
• 2. Basic electrical, dc, and ac voltage; will be changing prox cords and prox switches.
• 3. Basic welding arc, mig, tig, and spot.
• 4. Basic plumbing cooling water for welding

You should be proficient in:

• Blueprint Reading
• PLC troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• PLC Programming
• PLC wiring

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Robotic Welder

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and seek to hire the best candidate regardless of age, beliefs, disability, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

About us

We are a multi-technology company present in over 20 countries and our team of over 40,000 is made up of 90 different nationalities. They are the driving force of our company, which designs, develops and produces parts for over 900 models of the leading vehicle manufacturers, and enable us to be one of the top suppliers worldwide.

Do you have what it takes to build the future of mobility with us?

• - You will be joining a leading international group in the automotive sector with a clear commitment to innovation, a trail-blazer in Industry 4.0 and engaged with ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria.
• - This is an opening to build a career in a global environment with many opportunities to grow both professionally and personally by participating and leading innovative and international projects.
• - You will find a supportive and friendly environment where the emphasis is on team work, continuous improvement, trust, a dynamic spirit and thinking outside the box, and a passion for a job well done.
• - You will be working with highly qualified professionals as Gestamp is committed to the ongoing training of our teams.