Maintenance Technician II

UNAVAILABLE; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is seeking a Maintenance Tech I to keep the facility and equipment running, install and repair manufacturing machines, and support production in a fast-paced environment on the factory floor in Georgia.

The role emphasizes 5S/TPM practices, safety, and teamwork; HS diploma or GED plus 3+ years of electrical/mechanical experience are required, with basic MS Office skills and welding fabrication experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years minimum electrical and/or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics required.
• Basic computer skills including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Welding and/or electrical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility and related equipment in focus area.
• Install, modify and repair manufacturing machines and equipment, plant support equipment, facility structure and grounds.
• Troubleshoot maintenance and process problems and develop preventive/corrective actions as needed.
• Support manufacturing to achieve safety, productivity and quality targets and Kaizen initiatives.
• Maintain and improve 5S and TPM activities.
• Support equipment downtime reduction initiatives.
• Work in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Technical problem solving

Independent work

Prioritization flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3+ years electrical/mechanical experience

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Welding/fabrication experience preferred

Welding/electrical certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Position Summary:

The maintenance tech I uses science, engineering, and mathematic principles to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, inspection and maintenance. The maintenance tech I may assist colleagues in research and development and work in quality control, inspecting products and processes, conducting tests, or collecting data. In this role, the maintenance tech may assist in product design, development, or production.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining facility and related equipment in focus area.
• Install, modify and repair manufacturing machines and equipment, plant support equipment, facility structure and grounds.
• Troubleshoot maintenance and process problems and developing preventive/corrective actions, as needed.
• Support manufacturing to achieve safety, productivity and quality targets and support Kaizen initiatives.
• Must maintain and improve 5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain) and TPM (total productive maintenance) activities.
• Support equipment downtime reduction initiatives.
• Work with others in a team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good hand-eye coordination required

• Must interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors
• Enough physical ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs. repeatedly); standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, working overhead and operating motorized equipment.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Flexibility to handle multiple and changing priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Diploma) required.
• 3 years minimum electrical and/or mechanical experience working in a manufacturing environment with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics required.
• Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Welding and fabrication experience, preferred.
• Welding and/or electrical certification preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

80 - 100% of your time is on the manufacturing facility floor. This position requires employee to frequently work in a fluid, fast paced environment. No travel is required in this role.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this job, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, the above is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Management retains discretion to add or change duties of this position at any time.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.