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Piston Automotive

Automotive manufacturing and engineering solutions

Maintenance Technician 3

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAuburn Hills, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school, and/or six or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair.
  • Sufficient mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and correct mechanical malfunctions.
  • Proficiency in electrical repair and machinery installation.
  • Proficiency in high-voltage electrical safety and associated arc-flash requirements.
  • Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and workplace hazards and exercise proper judgment in responding to them.
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, vendor manuals, technical data, and work orders.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform tasks or functions completely with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
  • A complete understanding of plant electrical systems, including DC and AC voltage from 24 V to 480 V.
  • Proficiency in electrical installations using conduit and wiring practices.
  • Experience using sensing and control devices.
  • Ability to support and follow the Lock Out/Tag Out program.
  • Experience with standard office computing systems, including Word, Office, Excel, and internet browsers.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic circuits.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues in assembly equipment.
  • Complete preventive maintenance as scheduled.
  • Process maintenance work orders as needed by the team or Maintenance & Engineering Manager.
  • Fabricate miscellaneous items for the production shop floor, such as holding fixtures, brackets, and material-handling items.
  • Perform repair work including basic painting, simple carpentry, routine plumbing repairs, and routine or special facility maintenance functions.
  • Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and report them immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Work overtime in emergency situations or when it is advantageous to perform tasks outside regular hours, as required.
  • Interface with the Production IT department to ensure smooth system performance and enhancements.
  • Assist with mechanical installations as directed.
  • Perform facilities repair and maintenance as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the Company

Piston Automotive

Automotive manufacturing and engineering solutions

Piston Group operates as a private investment platform that builds, owns, and grows world-class manufacturing and design companies. Its automotive arm, Piston Automotive, designs and fabricates automotive components at its manufacturing facilities, using engineering and lean, highly skilled production processes to deliver engineered parts and systems. Products move from design and tooling through precision manufacturing and assembly to meet customer specs, with a focus on reliability, quality, and value creation. What sets Piston Group apart is its model: it combines long-term investor backing (since 1996) with hands-on management of multiple manufacturing brands (including Irvin Products and Detroit Thermal Systems) and a culture of employee empowerment to improve operations and drive customer value. The company’s goal is to create lasting value by building and scaling manufacturing and design businesses that solve real customer needs and improve performance for its partners.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Redford Charter Township, Michigan
Founded
1995

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