Maintenance Technician

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Maintenance Manager with daily operational priorities.
• Responsible to maintain, repair and modify machinery, equipment and facility including conveyors, automation, robotics, and mechanical systems.
• Responsible to maintain the operation of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Force presses, gauging stations, automated welding assembly, Automation and Pipefitting.
• Must effectively troubleshoot failure or imminent failure of equipment.
• Must troubleshoot mechanical systems and basic electrical
• Operate required tools and machinery with tool room capabilities (lathes, bridge ports, grinders, sanders, welding for the purposes of maintenance and repair responsibilities)
• Required to fabricate or assemble from prints
• Assist/Perform mold changes. Troubleshoot changeover issues.
• Responsible for completing, assigning, tracking of all work orders written on their respective shift.
• Oversee refilling of Isocyanate and Polyol storage tanks.
• Assist Maintenance Manager and Engineering in project implementation and completion
• Perform timely preventative maintenance throughout plant and meet target set by management.
• Act as Fire Squad; operating fire pump and monitor sprinkler control during emergency evacuation.
• Act as Plant Equipment Coordinator overseeing all plant equipment and direct sprinkler control during emergency evacuation.
• Assist in training new Maintenance personnel. Must work in efficient manner to minimize equipment down time.
• Comply with all TS-16949 and ISO-14001 policies and standards
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, formal training.
• Must be able to work with various outside vendors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Authority - This position has the authority and responsibility to meet all safety standards, monitor and inspect equipment and machinery for satisfactory operating condition, notify supervisor of any discrepancies or unsafe un-conditions and to stop production to comply with safety standards, and should report any observations to a team leader, supervisor and manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• 8 years experience in mechanical repair and able to demonstrate expertise in all areas

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with welding and fabricating ability.
• Must be capable of reading and programming PLC and robotic programs
• Ability to perform responsibilities independently under general supervision
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to perform all job requirements
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Understand Safety and Quality Requirements

Physicals demand:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools; or controls;  reach with hands and arms; ascend stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell.  The associate must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work any shift
• Must be able to work overtime
• Must be able to perform at a minimum the frequent and constant physical demands of the position
• Must have valid driver's license  to drive company vehicle. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.