Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift (NTN Driveshaft Anderson/Anderson, IN)

Position Summary:

Responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing both mechanical and automated manufacturing machinery, including troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical malfunctions.

Essential Duties:

• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and upgrades mechanical systems including: hydraulics, pneumatics, and related systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, maintains, and upgrades electrical systems including: programmable controllers, PLCs, circuit boards etc.
• Troubleshoots and repairs facility equipment such as centralized air systems, air compressors, water cooling systems, and conveyors.
• Reads and interprets electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Repairs equipment/components without the use of wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and/or instructions, when required.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory and principles including: specifications, codes, principles of operations and application of electronic or test equipment.
• Analyzes all types of circuitry, wiring diagrams, drawings, specifications and instructions covering scheduled and emergency repair.
• Installs, repairs, and modifies machinery, and performs predictive/preventative maintenance that involves adjusting mechanical units, electrical units, electronic controls, components, and related wiring.
• Minor fabrication and machining.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant trade certificates or education in electrical, facilities and/or industrial maintenance.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electro pneumatic, and electrical systems, demonstrated troubleshooting ability and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read blueprints, machine drawings, electrical diagrams, and schematics.
• Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools.
• Knowledge of electrical tools, precision measuring equipment, electronic test equipment, along with various other tools common to this trade.
• Experience with industrial automation, including three and six axis robotics required.
• Experience with Fanuc robots preferred.
• Experience with Mitsubishi controls preferred.
• Previous experience in machining and fabrication preferred.

Skills and Experience (Cont.):

• Previous experience using maintenance software preferred.
• Must be comfortable working in industrial lift equipment such as scissor lifts and boom lifts.
• Working knowledge of centralized air systems, air compressors, water cooling systems, and conveyors.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties while working under strict timelines to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well cross-functionally and communicate with internal and external parties.
• Customer service and team oriented.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strict attention to safety.
• Reliable attendance and flexibility to work overtime, adjusted shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Previous experience in automotive manufacturing or in a multi-cultural environment a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift up to 30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Standing & Walking: Ability to stand for extended periods and walk long distances, climbing stairs or ladders occasionally.
• Repetitive Motion: Capable of performing repetitive tasks, including grasping, lifting, twisting and reaching. and bending, squatting.
• Hand-eye Coordination: Ability to use hands and fingers to handle and feel objects, tools, and controls and make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Fine Motor Skills: Ability to use manual dexterity to operate levers, buttons, and controls.
• Vision & Attention to Detail: Good close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus and ensure safe operations, including reading gauges and safety indicators.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to maintain focus and physical energy throughout the workday. The pace of work is steady.
• Balance & Mobility: Must have good balance and be able to move freely in tight spaces, ability to bend and squat.
• Environmental Conditions: Ability to work in various conditions including varying temperatures, exposure to manufacturing oils and fluids and moderate noise levels.
• Safety Gear: Ability to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, hard hat as required.