Technical Operations Specialist - Off Shift

General Motors LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation benefits

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors LLC is seeking a Technical Operations Specialist to support production reliability at our Grand Rapids facility. The role requires hands-on electrical and mechanical work, a strong bias for safety, and the ability to operate independently within a lean manufacturing culture.

You will maintenance and troubleshoot a range of equipment including conveyors, robots, and automation systems. Relocation benefits may be available for the right candidate.

Formación

• Technical degree or four-year apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Electrical/Mechanical maintenance in high-volume automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs, robotics, controls, and power transmission systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; trouble-shoot complex equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on conveyors, robots, automation equipment.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance per schedule.
• Lead and participate in lean initiatives and process improvements.
• Collaborate with supervisors and technicians to ensure uptime and safety.

Conocimientos

Electrical Journeyman’s license

Mechanical Journeyman’s license

8+ years maintenance experience

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics familiarity

Blueprint reading

Strong communication

Educación

Technical degree or 4-year Apprenticeship

Herramientas

Allen Bradley PLCs

Siemens HMI

Robot programming (Fanuc)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.). This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Rapids, MI on a full-time basis.

Technical Operations Specialist (TOS)

supports production in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and problem solving manufacturing process equipment.

Candidate Overview

Candidate must be able to function in a manufacturing maintenance team culture, where lean manufacturing principles are highly integrated.

Candidate must be able to work independently under general direction of a supervisor.

Work is performed in a manufacturing facility where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is needed, as well as a high level of independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned electrical / mechanical work
• Responsible for operation, repair, and maintenance of the following electrical / mechanical equipment in assigned area: Conveyors & related equipment Robots Automated equipment Programmable controllers Tooling & fixtures Local air handling equipment Electrical equipment used in the manufacturing process Vision systems Lubrication on all systems
• Perform tasks as directed by supervisor
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities per schedule
• Respond to and utilize communication devices
• Operate industrial mobile equipment
• Be the “hands‑on” technical operational specialist, with both mechanical and electrical responsibilities to assure the optimization of all production equipment
• Organize, plan and execute maintenance and process projects to include process system upgrades and new installations, design, build & debug as required
• Support weekend and off shift needs as required
• Responsible for the planning, scheduling, documenting and execution of all maintenance activities.
• The activities include: operator maintenance training, reliability centered maintenance activities, predictive, preventative, planned, and reactive maintenance for electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and robotic systems
• Address all machine related issues, with co‑workers and management personnel with accuracy, in a timely manner, communicating updates and schedules as necessary.
• Provide technical (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic) expertise to the business unit team to assist in creating and implementing the best solutions to manufacturing challenges
• Continually increase technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work methods to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of equipment.
• Conduct technical training to maintain the proficiency of the workforce and peers
• Support all production operators, systems & tools which enable the production organization to own the process and achieve all throughput and uptime targets
• Support global manufacturing systems compliance, business plan deployment, and global best practices
• Participate and lead lean initiatives, such continuous improvement events, identifying and eliminating all types of waste
• Function in compliance with General Motors Safety Policies, maintain knowledge of all safety devices, procedures, the company, OSHA and MIOSHA regulatory requirements regarding machinery to identify, communicate and resolve all potential safety issues in an effort to eliminate all accidents

Qualifications

• Basic: Technical degree / Four Year Apprenticeship required or equivalent experience. One of the following: Electrical Journeyman’s license Mechanical Journeyman’s license Tool and Die, Machine Repair 8 + years as maintenance technician / electrician technician Familiarity with high volume automotive manufacturing processes Knowledge of advanced mechanical / electrical concepts Knowledge of maintenance and construction standards and codes, and applicable laws and regulations High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to include: basic electricity and electronics, controls and instrumentation, programmable logic control (PLC), robotics, mechanical drives and power transmission systems, fluid power and pneumatics Working knowledge of general maintenance principles, blueprint reading/schematics and welding Hands on mechanical and electrical capability, grasping complex systems easily, along with the ability to multitask in a highly flexible environment Strong oral and written communication skills for effective communication Strong problem solving and analytical skills to resolve unusual and difficult problems Strong interpersonal skills to work well with others; ability to train others Must be able to work off shift (2nd or 3rd shift)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Siemens HMI Knowledge to read / edit PLC programs Practical knowledge of associated process equipment operations, sequencing, error-proofing and diagnostic capabilities Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to maintenance needs Fanuc robotics programming and maintenance Welding MIG, TIG, brazing, ARC a plus but not required

Location

Grand Rapids, MI

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Rapids, MI on a full-time basis.

Contract

Full-time

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