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Piston Automotive

Automotive manufacturing and engineering solutions

Maintenance Technician 2

Equipment MaintenancePosted on Nov 5
Full-timeAuburn Hills, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate's degree from a two-year college or technical school, 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 with high-voltage electrical safety and associated arc-flash requirements.
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems and plumbing.
  • Ability to recognize workplace operational inconsistencies and 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 complete tasks or functions with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labor.
  • Understanding of plant electrical systems, including 24 V to 480 V DC and AC voltage.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, programming, and communications using RSLogix 500, RSLogix 5000, RSView, and RS PanelBuilder.
  • Proficiency in vision-system troubleshooting, programming, and communications using Cognex In-Sight Explorer and other software as required by equipment.
  • Experience using standard office computing systems, including Word, Office, Excel, and internet browsers.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, and repair assembly equipment.
  • Perform and follow through on regular, preventative, and predictive equipment maintenance.
  • Debug and troubleshoot electrical issues related to assembly equipment.
  • Use electrical prints to trace wiring and resolve issues.
  • Debug and troubleshoot pneumatic issues related to regulators, valves, and cylinders.
  • Perform light fabrication of miscellaneous production-shop-floor items, 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.
  • Receive work orders and schedule own assignments.
  • Multitask and prioritize work.
  • Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards, and immediately report them to the appropriate supervisor.
  • Work overtime in emergency situations or when performing tasks outside regular hours is advantageous, as required.
  • Interface with the Production IT department to ensure smooth system performance and enhancements.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot secondary high- and low-voltage electrical systems.
  • Perform facilities repair and maintenance as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC controls and communications systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair DC torque control systems.

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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