Maintenance Technician (Stamping Press)

About us

Laepple Automotive is a leading supplier in the automotive industry, specializing in high-quality components and systems for body manufacturing. Our innovative technologies and efficient production processes set benchmarks in the industry. To grow our team in Detroit, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician with extensive hands-on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics and fluid systems, preferably with stamping and injection molding presses. The desired candidate must be very capable at trouble-shooting complex hydraulic and mechanical systems and developing effective short and long-term countermeasures for breakdown, with a track record of developing and implementing design improvements to existing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform troubleshooting activities, implement corrective actions, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure capability for production equipment;
• Proactively monitor equipment (running condition and overall efficiency);
• Support machine setup and process adjustments;
• Conduct analysis of existing equipment designs to discover opportunities for improvement and recommended maintenance procedures;
• Deliver both formal and informal training to team members, including production personnel, to enhance overall understanding of equipment capabilities;
• Build and maintain end of arm tooling for press automation systems;
• Respond to work orders and assure timely resolution of requests;
• Inspect and maintain existing equipment to ensure production of quality products which comply with company and customer standards and specifications;
• Monitor inventory of items required to perform necessary duties, and submit procurement requests as required;
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment;
• Comply with standardized work instructions, suggest improvements as appropriate;
• Cooperate with internal and external certification audits and customer audits, supporting site initiatives towards achieving and maintaining customer awards as well as quality and environmental certifications (IATF, TS, ISO);
• Adhere to Handbook, Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures;
• Assure all safety devices are properly in place and utilized, Lockout/Tagout procedures are adhered to, PPE is worn correctly at all times, and reporting of any near-misses, injuries, or accidents occurs immediately;
• Perform additional duties and tasks as deemed necessary and appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Advanced technical training in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (including Fluid Power Hydraulics Certification preferred);
• Minimum of five (5) years documented related experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a production facility working;
• Five (5) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred qualifications include eight (8) years of documented related experience and/or completion of apprenticeship program. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Journeyman’s card (Industrial Maintenance Technician or Machine Repair classifications) strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret prints (European schematics a plus);
• Ability to obtain hilo and crane certifications;
• Ability to work at heights using manlifts and ladders, as well as performance of roof work;
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Basic welding (Arc, MIG, TIG, and spot), and plumbing knowledge
• Desire to work in a team-based, lean-manufacturing environment;
• Strong interpersonal and time-management skills, with the ability to be an innovator and change agent;
• Willingness to travel for training, and as other business needs may dictate;
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, as well as overtime, as required to meet business requirements;
• Ability to provide own basic tools.

Physical and Mental Requirements of the Position:

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
• Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have advanced technical training in mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (including Fluid Power Hydraulics Certification preferred)?
• Are you authorized to work in the United States?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Detroit, MI 48234 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Detroit, MI 48234: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $36