2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Corvac Composites, LLC Kentwood, MI

Corvac Composites is a premium Tier 1 supplier and a leader in supplying plastic components to major automotive manufacturers. With a product offering that is unique and the ability to provide flexible solutions, Corvac has experienced a rapid growth rate over two decades.

"Our customers and employees are the heart of everything we do."

Our culture is relaxed and collaborative, creating the opportunity to continue to learn and grow together. We aim to inspire personal and professional growth in our employees.

If you would like to experience an atmosphere of entrepreneurial spirit in a setting where your thoughts and actions, make a difference. In that case, we encourage you to apply to our job posting below.

The current opportunity would work out of our Kentwood, MI location.

The Opportunity

This position is for a 2nd shift Maintenance & Repair Technician. This is an hourly position that does not involve direct management of people. In this role, you will report to the Maintenance Supervisor.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: Maintain optimal utilization of plant equipment.

Required

BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in machine repair of hydraulic trim presses, vacuum forming, robotic trim, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers and assembly equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and to climb into & on machines.
• The ability to work at a height in excess of 60’
• Minimum 2 years of experience and/or related course work
• Must be able to pass the Process Tech Competency Test
  
  

Special Skills

• Should have standard knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to use email functions on the computer.
• Should have standard knowledge of tools including, welding, mills, lathes, cutting equipment, metal shear and brake, measuring, and drill tools
• Ability to obtain Hi-Lo Certification
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Preferred Coursework

• ABB robotics
• MN 116 Basic Welding
• MN 218 Pneumatics
• EL Control Systems (optional)
• MN 113 Mechanical Power Transmission (optional)
• MN 217 Hydraulics (optional)
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Following standard process, Set up/Change over machines and equipment to run different production tooling as needed in a safe and timely manner while complying with quality concerns as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on all production equipment and machinery.
• Responsible for scheduled process monitoring and associated repairs/actions.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery; pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical and/or other identified problems/opportunities as needed.
• Responsible for process-related equipment failures including but not limited to: load table, frames, articulates, clamps, cylinders, airlines, EOATS, router bits.
• Continually maintain technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work through internal or external training classes and/or seminars.
• Address all machine-related and part quality issues, as well as all other issues, with co-workers and management personnel with accuracy, in a timely manner, giving updates and schedules as necessary.
• Provide and train/teach technical (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic) expertise to machine operators to assist in creating and implementing the best solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Complete appropriate paperwork, including process monitoring sheets, change over set up sheets, and preventive maintenance records to ensure adequate documentation needed to enhance the elimination of equipment downtime.
• Document hours and work activity daily in record-keeping system—Maintenance Connection.
• Backup for the breakdown tech role as needed.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback and communication to co-workers and management, including training and validating/appraising work as appropriate.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Not limited to and including any other maintenance job functions or other duties as assigned.
  
  

The following are some of the tools and/or products that may be required to perform the above-mentioned duties:

• Operate lathes, mills, plasma cutters and cutting equipment to fabricate/repair machine/mechanical equipment parts.
• Operate metal shear and brake, and drill tools
  
  

Monday-Friday with occasional overtime

3pm-11pm