SPR- Gripper Technician

Martinrea; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Safety shoe reimbursement

Prescription safety glasses allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Supplier discounts

Job summary

Martinrea is seeking a maintenance technician to troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs on grippers, including preventative maintenance. The role requires reading work instructions, performing complex math, and maintaining automation systems to ensure high productivity.

You will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented plant environment with frequent interruptions and a focus on safety; travel and overtime may be required, and you must provide your own tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Past knowledge of press automation and robots a plus.
• Must take the mechanical aptitude test.
• Knowledge of IATF 1649; ISO 14001:2015; customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• PM all grippers and shovels.
• Check bolts for proper torques.
• Check proximity sensors and replace faulty ones.
• Rebuild gripper as needed.
• Check air lines for leaks and lubricate.
• Pressure wash grippers and maintain lines.
• Log work in data log book and communicate issues.
• Maintain spare parts inventory.
• Make continuous improvements on automation.
• Perform gripper adjustments in the press.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Robotics knowledge

Reading instructions

Math calculations

Own tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structure and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by:

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people
• Being positive contributors to our communities and
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders

Our strength is our people.

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

Job Summary:

Troubleshoot and perform mechanical repairs and adjustments of grippers, including preventative maintenance.

Major Accountabilities:

• PM all grippers and shovels
• Check all bolts and make sure they are properly torqued
• Check proximity sensor on gripper to make sure it is working correctly. Replace bad proximity sensor.
• Rebuild gripper as needed.
• Check air lines for leaks (keep airlines zip tied to link).
• Pressure wash grippers.
• Keep air lines in working order; spray lubrication as needed.
• Log work in data log book. Communicate with maintenance and die setters with issues and concerns.
• Maintain spare parts inventory.
• Make continuous improvement on automation applications.
• Other duties as identified.
• Make gripper adjustments in the press as needed
• The employee must maintain an excellent attendance record, which is defined as being at work all the time and on time.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations using algebra and trigonometry.
• Ability to deal with problems involving many variables in different situations.
• Willingness to learn new skills needed for this job.

Qualification:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Past knowledge of press automation, controls and equipment a plus.
• Must take the mechanical aptitude test.
• Past knowledge of robots a plus.
• Must provide own tools.
• Knowledge of IATF 1649; ISO 14001:2015
• Knowledge of any applicable customer specific requirements

Work Environment:

• Constant communication with employees, peers, and management.
• Frequent distractions and interruptions
• Multiple demands in a challenging and fast paced- team orientated environment
• Noisy environment

• Overtime as required.
• Office, Plant floor
• Travel as required

Health & Safety:

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company and plant rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear Personal Protective Equipment and certain clothing as required by the Company

Benefits

• Working in a great team environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Supplier discounts
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities

Job Type

Full Time Hourly

Background check and pre-employment drug screen required for employment opportunity.