Maintenance Technician I

Guhring, Inc.; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guhring, Inc. in Novi, MI is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to diagnose, repair and calibrate a wide range of machinery and equipment, covering mechanical, electrical and electronic components.

You will read blueprints, follow engineering notes, perform wiring and electrical installations, and apply lockout/tagout procedures. Strong math, basic trigonometry and hands-on repair ability are essential; OSHA certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, shop routings and specific engineering notes related to unique customer specifications.
• Have basic math and trigonometry skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
• Certifications in OSHA programs and practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating problems on all varieties of regular and complicated machines and equipment. Use voltage meters, ohm meters, phase rotation tester, micrometers, torque wrenches, gauge blocks, precision squares, oscilloscope and laser equipment as necessary for diagnostic and repair/alignment purposes.
• Work from drawings, specifications and schematics. Perform skilled fitting of bearings and spindles and align machine components. May be required to scrape ways. Lay out and machine complicated replacement parts requiring involved machine setups and operations.
• Perform a wide variety of electrical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems, equipment and apparatus. Lay out and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in accordance with codes. Diagnose and repair problems with a wide variety of electronic controls requiring knowledge of relay logic, digital logic, ladder drawings and diagrams.
• Perform necessary millwright duties to install and wire new equipment or to remove old equipment.
• Follow all lock out/tag out rules and procedures. Maintain area in a clean and orderly manner. Carry out department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mathematics

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Hand tool proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Voltage meters

Ohm meters

Phase rotation tester

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Gauge blocks

Precision squares

Oscilloscope

Laser equipment

Job description

Summary of Position

Perform a wide variety of duties to diagnose, repair and calibrate machines and equipment to include all mechanical, electrical and electronic components and controls

Principal Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating problems on all varieties of regular and complicated machines and equipment. Use voltage meters, ohm meters, phase rotation tester, micrometers, torque wrenches, gauge blocks, precision squares, oscilloscope and laser equipment as necessary for diagnostic and repair/alignment purposes.
• Work from drawings, specifications and schematics. Perform skilled fitting of bearings and spindles and align machine components. May be required to scrape ways. Lay out and machine complicated replacement parts requiring involved machine setups and operations.
• Perform a wide variety of electrical installation and maintenance work on plant electrical systems, equipment and apparatus. Lay out and install complex wiring circuits and distribution centers in accordance with codes. Diagnose and repair problems with a wide variety of electronic controls requiring knowledge of relay logic, digital logic, ladder drawings and diagrams.
• Perform necessary millwright duties to install and wire new equipment or to remove old equipment.
• Follow all lock out/tag out rules and procedures. Maintain area in a clean and orderly manner. Carry out department policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

education

• High School diploma or GED

Skills/experience

• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, shop routings and specific engineering notes related to unique customer specifications.
• Have basic math and trigonometry skills.
• Demonstrated mechanical and electrical knowledge and repair abilities.
• Certifications in OSHA programs and practices preferred.