Skilled Support- Industrial Maintenance Tech

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Tech to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues on production equipment. This on-site role requires hands-on troubleshooting to keep operations running smoothly.

Candidates typically have a high school diploma and 2–5 years in maintenance, with SAP experience bridging parts lookup and work orders. This position offers steady shifts within a global automotive supplier.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and some maintenance training/courses are required.
• 2–5 years in a Maintenance Technician role.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems on production equipment.
• Repair and maintain machine components, belts, gears, drive trains, and ovens.
• Document work in the SAP system and request replacement parts via Purchase Requisition.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Reading drawings

SAP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma and maintenance training

Job description

Skilled Support- Industrial Maintenance Tech

Job Description Summary

Primary responsibilities of Industrial Maintenance Technicians are to diagnose problems relating to mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics in everyday operations. Also to troubleshoot production equipment necessary to continue production and maintain a functional work environment.

Job Description

Mechanical - Diagnose machine operating problems, bearings, ball‑screws, covers, belts, etc. Change out fixtures install on equipment, lubricate and adjust parts, maintain gear boxes and drive trains. Replace heat treat oven components. Detect and repair leaks with air and fluid lines on equipment. Maintain hydraulic systems, interpret mechanical and hydraulic drawings. Replace / rebuild accumulators; air handling units, and phosphate piping, waste treatment plumbing systems. Depressurize equipment prior to changing filters. Disassemble machinery in order to diagnose operating problems and restore to proper working order. Choose proper hand and power tools according to the assigned task.

Electrical - maintaining wiring systems for robots, conveyors, machines, and building lighting; complex control panel troubleshooting, equipment sensors, PLC, cable problems. Use electrical measurement tools such as multi‑meters. Troubleshoot and replace electrical motors. Read electrical prints.

Troubleshooting washer heaters, heat exchangers, heat treat ovens, sealing station heating element, electrical cabinet air conditioning systems, cooling towers and chillers, multiline heating elements, building furnace, motor starter heating, welding heat control, laser welder heat exchanger, heating elements on the phosphate line.

Candidates must be able to diagnose problems with equipment that could be a combination of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic. This person must have the flexibility to work any shift and be able to document work in our current work order system, look up parts via machine manual and SAP system. Have a knowledge of how to request replacement parts and/or service through a Purchase Requisition in SAP.

Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager.

Required Skills and Education

High School Diploma and some maintenance training/courses are required. At least 2-5 years in a Maintenance Technician role.

About Dauch

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain‑agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e‑mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.