Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, OH, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to install, maintain, and repair industrial assembly equipment including pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical systems. You will troubleshoot issues via PLC or program investigation and contribute to safety and uptime.

You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, recommend spare parts, and support process improvement projects while adhering to safety standards and 6S housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Maintains a safe working environment by following safety and environmental policies.
• Troubleshoots and repairs production equipment including mechanical, pneumatic, robotics, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Reads machine blueprints and electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics to diagnose issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs industrial assembly equipment to ensure safety and uptime.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, robotics, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC systems.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment up-time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Customer focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC

Excel

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

Summary:

Rate of Pay: $24-32/hour

Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial assembly equipment including but not restricted to pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Troubleshoots issues both physically and electronically via PLC or program investigation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.

• Troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs production equipment for a safe and productive work environment. Including, but not restricted to:
  • Mechanical
  • Pneumatic
  • Robotics
  • Electrical
  • Hydraulic
  • PLC

• Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to maintain safety and increase up-time of equipment.
• Makes recommendations for spare parts requirements and equipment improvements.
• Works on process support equipment improvement projects directed by the Manufacturing Engineering Dept.
• Complies with all safety standards and regulations provided by the company and government.
• Participates and contributes in a team environment by working with all levels of associates and coworkers.
• Documents all corrective and preventive maintenance performed throughout the course of the day in SAP.
• Performs all required duties and communicate information within shift overlap procedure.
• Adheres to all housekeeping SOP`s in and around work area including 6S standards.
• Works in accordance to all TS-16949 and ISO 14001 standards within assigned work area.
• Ensures compliance and safety of all activities within the organization standards and policies.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Detailed prior experience repairing and peforming maintenance on manufacturing machinery and in trouble shooting, electronics 12VDC-460 VAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, motor starters, pumps and PLC controls.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Experience with PLC controllers, including but not restricted to:
  • Siemens
  • Rockwell/Allen Bradley
• Ability to read and understand:
  • Machine blue prints (2D and 3D)
  • Electrical Schematics/Wiring Diagrams
  • Hydraulic Schematics
  • Pneumatic Schematics/Valve Drawings
• Demonstrates a strong customer focus along with a great work ethic and willingness to do what needs to be done (without taking shortcuts.)
• Possesses a stable work history and a strong personal desire to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic math, including working with decimals.
• Possesses a logical method of problem solving and willingness to learn and improve one’s skills.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to meet and exceed customer requirements at all times.
• Must be able to work required overtime that can be substantial during peak customer production periods.
• Able to perform detailed work with a strong attention to detail and quality.
• Gains satisfaction from team accomplishments and takes pride in one’s contributions.
• Sets high expectations and achieves results.
• Uses time wisely and is accountable to self and the team.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds, perform repetitious duties and walk or stand for long periods of time on a daily basis.
  • Demonstrated reliability, good initiative, committed, and quality focused.
  • Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance.
  • Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills.
  • Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers.

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and be able to read, write, and speak in English.

Computer skills and knowledge of hardware & software required:

• Excel and Microsoft Word experience
• Navigating folder structures within the network to locate files without shortcuts
• The ability to upload, compare, and troubleshoot issues via:
  • Control Logix
  • Compact Logix
  • Step 7
  • SIMATIC
  • TIA Portal

Certifications & licenses (i.e. CPA, etc.):

• None required

Position Demands:

• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

• A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
• 401K matching program.
• Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Internal growth opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted BILSTEIN products.