Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Stellantis Financial Services; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC, a joint venture between Samsung and Stellantis, is hiring a Maintenance Technician-Mechanical to sustain uninterrupted production through expert mechanical work and preventive maintenance.

The role involves diagnosing and repairing PLC, HMI, and drive systems, documenting activities, and ensuring a safe work environment. Requires 4+ years of related experience and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of related maintenance experience.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work is performed safely and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot automation and instrumentation issues (PLC, AC drives, HMI, devices).
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with production and review repair work orders; support TPM activities.
• Aid in training maintenance personnel as required.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance-related documentation (work orders, daily reports).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC/HMI troubleshooting

Electrical/ Electronics

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CAD-based software

Job description

STARPLUS ENERGY LLC is an electrifying joint venture between Samsung and Stellantis. With a focus on innovation and excellence, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower the automotive industry as we transition towards an electric future. As a member of our team, you will play a vital role in fostering our company’s positive, diverse, and collaborative culture by helping us build and maintain a safe and effective One Team, One Mission organization. Join our vision of becoming the world’s leading provider of energy solutions for e-mobility.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician-Mechanical will engage in equipment maintenance to ensure continuous, uninterrupted production operations. This position will be involved with basic and advanced mechanical work as needed and as qualified. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure work is completed in a safe manner and maintain a safe work environment
• Perform responsibilities of conducting corrective and preventative maintenance of production equipment to ensure proper operation of machinery
• Troubleshoot automation and instrumentation issues on equipment (PLC, AC Drives, HMI, devices, etc.)
• Communicate directly with the production department to coordinate preventative maintenance as well as review repair work orders and discuss TPM activities
• Assist in training maintenance personnel as required
• Accurately prepare and maintain maintenance-related documents, including work orders, daily reports, etc.
• Perform other position related duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• While travel is unlikely, the ideal candidate will be able to travel, with reasonable prior notice as required (domestic and/or international)
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as required
• Ability to perform the physical demands of a maintenance activities
• Basic maintenance tool understanding and ability to use tools properly
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical system troubleshooting and repair

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge with electricity and electronics Pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Fabrication experience
• CAD based software proficiency
• Robotics (including end of arm tooling) repair and programming experience

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work around the potential exposure to dust and chemicals
• Ability to wear appropriate PPE as deemed essential for the job function
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• May be exposed to cleanroom environment, welding, mixing, noise, high temperature, low humidity, air-conditioning, CT Scan, X-Ray, and high-security areas.