Stamping Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift Weekend Crew - Fri-Mon/6am-4pm - Chattanooga, TN/Plant I

Gestamp; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Chattanooga is seeking a Stamping Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift weekend crew. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Key requirements include 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint for documentation.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and electrical components.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic components used in machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all tasks are performed safely following safety regulations.
• Conduct regular preventive maintenance on stamping presses and machines.
• Support emergency repairs and troubleshoot issues during production.
• Utilize mechanical and technical skills for equipment repair.
• Perform plumbing and carpentry tasks as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Mechanical & Electrical Knowledge

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Fabrication & Maintenance Skills

Tool & Equipment Handling

Education

2+ years industrial maintenance experience in automotive industry

Job description

Stamping Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift Weekend Crew - Fri-Mon/6am-4pm - Chattanooga, TN/Plant I

Role Summary
The maintenance technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site’s business goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all tasks are performed safely, in alignment with Gestamp’s commitment to a drug-free workplace and ADA guidelines. Maintain clean and orderly work areas and comply with all safety regulations.
• Preventive & Scheduled Maintenance: Conduct regular preventive maintenance on stamping presses, production machines, and plant facilities during scheduled downtime or as needed.
• Emergency Repairs & Troubleshooting: Support emergency and unscheduled repairs during production. Diagnose issues, replace or repair parts, and make necessary adjustments to restore equipment functionality.
• Mechanical & Technical Skills: Utilize a broad range of skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair. Read manuals and work orders, and operate tools and equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, and electric meters.
• Facility & Equipment Upkeep: Refurbish and repair in-house equipment (e.g., cylinders, pumps, conveyors), perform plumbing and carpentry tasks when required, and report any faulty operations or defective materials to supervisors.

Key Qualifications/Requirements

• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Skilled in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint for documentation, communication, and reporting.
• Mechanical & Electrical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical components, and AC motors.
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic components used in industrial machinery.
• Fabrication & Maintenance Skills: Basic experience in fabrication, welding, plumbing, and conveyor systems maintenance.
• Tool & Equipment Handling: Capable of using various tools and equipment to support repair and maintenance tasks.

Knowledge and Education

• 2 + years industrial maintenance experience in automotive industry – (preferably metal stamping).
• PLC knowledge is a plus

Additional Information

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences