Press Maintenance Trainee 2nd Shift

Thai Summit America; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America is seeking a Skilled Trades Trainee for the 2nd shift to maintain and repair production machines. The role emphasizes preventing downtime, performing emergency repairs, and supporting new equipment installation.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of manufacturing experience, and training in electrical/PLC, with enrollment in the skilled trades trainee program. Candidates should be ready to collaborate with engineering, QA, and production teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Machine maintenance with electrical and PLC classes or machine maintenance field.
• Enrolled in or completed the classes required for the skilled trades trainee program.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience in machine/equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs of machine and equipment during production
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machine/equipment
• Perform work on new machine/equipment
• Provide support in supplying quality parts for customers
• Work on problem solving teams
• Work with Production Engineering
• Work with Quality Assurance
• Work with Production
• Complete and submit required paperwork in a timely manner

Skills

Machine maintenance

Electrical systems

PLC

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Skilled Trades Trainee 2nd Shift

Primary Job Function:

Maintain Machine/Equipment in top working conditions to minimize and eliminate down time. Perform emergency repair of machine/equipment during production. Perform installation, removal or modification of production machine/equipment. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Perform emergency repairs of machine and equipment during production
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on machine/equipment
• Perform work on new machine/equipment
• Provide support in supplying quality parts for customers
• Work on problem solving teams
• Work with Production Engineering
• Work with Quality Assurance
• Work with Production
• Complete and submit required paperwork in a timely manner

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1year manufacturing experience preferred
• Machine maintenance with electrical and PLC classes or machine maintenance field
• Enrolled in or completed the classes required for the skilled trades trainee program
• Other requirement an equivalent combination of education and experience in machine/equipment maintenance
• Knowledgeable in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical principle, systems, troubleshooting and repair: robotics, PLC and assisted automation, mechanical handling systems, maintenance and repair

Training Requirements or Equivalents:

• New hire orientation
• ERP System Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Ability to use a phone and computer keyboardAbility to work in manufacturing environment