Machine Repair Technician

  • Romeo
  • Start Of Auburn Hills, Inc.
What you'll do: In the Machine Repair role, you will be responsible for the efficiency and repair of all manufacturing production and nonproduction equipment.
Duties / Responsibilities of this position:
  • All machine electrical installation.
  • Perform preventive maintenance.
  • Identify root cause of machine failure.
  • Work in a safe and efficient manner. Constantly monitor area for safety hazards and housekeeping issues and work with appropriate personnel to resolve these issues quickly.
  • Recommend any corrections or improvements that will eliminate reoccurrence of the root causes.
  • Implement approved corrections and/or improvements to machines.
  • Follow-up and verify root cause correction to assure permanent corrective action.
  • Complete all associated documentation, including work order systems and business management systems.
  • Contribute to the plant's continuous improvement efforts.
  • Ensure production & related equipment is in a safe and nonhazardous working order to prevent injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
  • Skills relative to electronic calibration of in-house control devices desired.
  • Request equipment as needed to wire machines. Use any equipment for which the individual is qualified, as needed to wire machines.
  • Use whatever predictive tools and techniques needed to prevent machine failures. Request tools and other resources needed but not available to prevent machine failure.
  • Use whatever problem identification tools and techniques needed to find the root cause. Request tools and other resources needed but not available to find the root cause.
  • Discuss identified root causes with the tooling leader, engineering personnel, or any personnel, or any other personnel that may help to find a solution to correct or improve a machine.
  • Repair or improve production machinery using tools and techniques at machine repair's disposal. Request any other resources needed to complete the implementation.
  • Use whatever problem identification tools and techniques needed to verify permanent corrective action. Request tools and other resources needed but not available to verify permanent corrective action.
  • Shut down & lock out any piece of equipment deemed unsafe until the proper corrective actions have been made.
  • Perform and complete calibration procedures as required.
  • Request tools and supplies as needed to repair equipment. Properly handle maintenance wastes.
Environmental Responsibilities
  • Responsible for proper repair of process and pollution control equipment.
  • Responsible for proper handling of any wastes as generated from repair/maintenance activities.
Job Requirements:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Journeyman status and/or 7-10years machine repair experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with the following:
    • PLC's, HMI systems, process controls, camera inspection systems, robotic controls
    • Machine electrical and automation
    • Mechanics
    • Hydraulics, Servo Hydraulics
    • Pneumatics
    • Fabrication and welding
    • Blueprint reading
  • Ability to efficiently work within computer systems, CMMS systems
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner
  • Demonstrates the ability problem solve and make calculated decisions
  • Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved.
Benefits
  • Excellent total compensation package
  • 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
  • Onsite medical clinic
  • Generous 401K contributions
  • Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being