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Gentex

Automotive, aerospace, defense safety systems provider

Maintenance 2

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeZeeland, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Active participation in the Gentex-sponsored Apprenticeship Program or at least 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
  • Understanding and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • A Standard Timing Model mechanical assessment score of at least 40%.
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills.
  • High hand dexterity and coordination.
  • Ability to stand, remain stationary, and/or move about for 8 hours.
  • Ability to ascend ladders and traverse multiple building floors and areas.
  • Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, reach, squat, or otherwise position the body around equipment of varying heights.
  • Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Answer production downtime calls in a timely manner, focusing on positive internal customer service.
  • Develop and expand skills and knowledge by learning from and working with more experienced maintenance team members.
  • Troubleshoot faulty equipment to identify root causes and make quality repairs.
  • Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on equipment and document work in the Maintenance Management System.
  • Assist in the installation, modification, and relocation of equipment.
  • Record repairs of faulty equipment.
  • Keep accurate inventory records.
  • Define problems, determine causes, identify and prioritize alternatives, select a solution, and implement it.
  • Learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using successes and failures as learning experiences.
  • Manage time and resources effectively so individual work is completed efficiently.
  • Keep promises and honor commitments, accept responsibility for one's actions, and take responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.
  • Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
  • Maintain honesty, integrity, and confidentiality regarding company matters.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and safety regulations, and perform duties safely, including promoting a safe workplace.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Experience working with programmable logic controller (PLC) programming.
  • Experience with inventory management systems.
  • Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical prints.

About the Company

Gentex

Automotive, aerospace, defense safety systems provider

Gentex designs and manufactures high-tech components for automotive, aerospace, and defense markets. Its main products include automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, camera-based driver-assistance systems, digital vision and connected-car technologies, dimmable glass, helmet systems for aircrews, and fire protection and detection systems. Their products work by dimming mirrors in bright light to reduce glare, using cameras and sensors for safety and driver-assistance features, and adjusting glass tint with electrical signals for visibility control. They differentiate themselves by serving auto, aerospace, and defense with an integrated suite of vision, safety, and protection hardware and selling directly to OEMs and through distributors, balancing automotive sales and aftermarket channels to expand reach and improve safety across vehicles and aircraft.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Zeeland, MI
Founded
1974

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