Maintenance - Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Come grow with us…North American Stamping Group in Paulding Ohio seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team!  

This position is for 2^nd shift at our facility in Paulding, OH. 2^nd shift hours are:  3:30 PM – 12:00 AM, and  have a 7.5% shift premium

Your success is our success… The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Team Leader or designate. This position is to ensure that production equipment is kept in a safe and operable condition to assure efficient production of quality parts and to implement predictive and proactive maintenance systems to avoid costly and unscheduled downtime.
 

What you get in return ….Up to $31.05 per hour (depending on level of experience) and an additional bonus opportunity to earn up to an additional $3.00 per hour performance bonus, along with a full benefits package.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing plant production equipment, support equipment and building related assets.  Primary duty is to ensure all related equipment is ready to run at peak efficiency and to facilitate preventative, predictive and general maintenance, and complete repairs when deficiencies are found.  Works with engineering, production, and quality departments to support internal and external customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains equipment in a like new "ready to run" condition.
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance as directed by Maintenance Manager
• Performs scheduled repairs as directed by Maintenance Manager
• Troubleshoots electrical and mechanical breakdowns as needed and completes repairs following NASG best practices.
• Uses data and proven facts to identify root cause
• Complete detailed electronic work orders daily ensuring work is documented with accurate descriptions of the root cause and what was done to repair the problem.
• Works in a safe manner following all internal and external policies and regulations and is a leader in safe work practices.
• Supports the design and implementation of improvements to new and existing equipment to countermeasure previous breakdowns.
• Orders or suggests ordering maintenance spare parts, consumables and other maintenance supplies as needed.
• Works with outside contractors to complete projects as required.
• Effectively communicates status of repairs, projects or other work
• Participates in Associate Involvement Teams and/or projects for Process Improvements as well as suggests methods for improvements
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Works overtime as required to support production (with or without notice)
• Must be available to travel (infrequently)
• Must be able to read/interpret blueprints, schematics and diagrams
• Must be familiar with GD&T (geometric dimensioning and tolerances)
• Familiarity with CAD software for electronic drawings
• Assists in training and baseline certification of new maintenance associates

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years college or accredited trade school preferred OR five years relevant work experience in lieu of formal training

EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge, experience working with automated high speed assembly equipment
• Knowledge, proven experience working with automated resistance welding
• Knowledge, experience working with robotic GMAW weld cells
• Working Knowledge and experience with PLC based control systems
• Working knowledge and experience with hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, accumulators and controls
• Working knowledge and experience with pneumatic systems, air compressors, valves, tanks, pressure vessels and controls
• Knowledge, experience working with power transmission, gears, chains, belts, bearings, gear reducers
• Strong manufacturing maintenance background
• Strong manufacturing electrical background
• Strong troubleshooting experience, 5 Why and root cause analysis
• Robot programming skills helpful, but not required for this role

PERSONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong organizational skills
• Able to work unsupervised for short periods of time
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to plan and perform functions of assigned duties
• Able to work in a fast paced, multi cultural environment
• Follow safe work practices in accordance with Company policies and government regulations
• Active listener, listens to learn and understand
• Able to work along and as part of a team
• Able to successfully multitask
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of management, peers and others
• Able to interpret drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Practical experience working in  fast paced manufacturing environment, preferably in automotive industry 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, write , understand and communicate in primary language used in the workplace.  English for US and Canada locations, Spanish in Mexico location, preferably bilingual for Mexico

COMPUTER/SOFTWARE:

• Basic working knowledge of MS Office, Work, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook
• AutoCAD, Solid Works, DraftSight, ShopEdge
• CMMS systems, MP2, eMaint, Maximo, etc.

TRAINING:

• TQPS for New Hires
• Environmental, Health & Safety
• IATF 16949/ISO 14001
• Quality Basics
• TQPS for Team Members - Stop, Call, Swarm
• Associate Involvement
• Quick Changeover (i.e. SMED, OTED)
• 5S and Visual Management
• Basic Equipment Care (BEC and TPM)
• TQPS for Leadership/ TL and GL
• TWI/SWD Boot Camp (standard work Development)
• Blueprint/GD&T

Work Environment/Conditions:

Plant: 
Various types of manufacturing environments.
 

·   Standard automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. 

·   PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas. 

·   Involves moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e., cold, dust, heat, odor, working at heights etc.
 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to work in the plant environment to manage and support manufacturing operations which includes the regular use of hands to finger, handle, and/or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. 
• The associate frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 
• The associate is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• The associate must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh up to 50 pounds without assistance. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
   

DISCLAIMER
This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions.  It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs.  To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.

EOE/M/F/D/V