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Technical Operations Specialist (TOS) - supports production in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and problem solving manufacturing process equipment. Candidate must be able to function in a manufacturing maintenance team culture, where lean manufacturing principles are highly integrated. Candidate must be able to work independently under general direction of a supervisor. Work is performed in a manufacturing facility where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is needed, as well as a high level of independent judgement.
Job Responsibility
Perform assigned electrical / mechanical work
Responsible for operation, repair, and maintenance of the following electrical / mechanical equipment in assigned area: Conveyors & related equipment, Robots, Automated equipment, Programmable controllers, Tooling & fixtures, Local air handling equipment, Electrical equipment used in the manufacturing process, Vision systems, Lubrication on all systems
Perform tasks as directed by supervisor
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities per schedule
Respond to and utilize communication devices
Operate industrial mobile equipment
Be the “hands-on” technical operational specialist, with both mechanical and electrical responsibilities to assure the optimization of all production equipment
Organize, plan and execute maintenance and process projects to include process system upgrades and new installations, design, build & debug as required
Support weekend and off shift needs as required
Responsible for the planning, scheduling, documenting and execution of all maintenance activities
Address all machine related issues, with co-workers and management personnel with accuracy, in a timely manner, communicating updates and schedules as necessary
Provide technical (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic) expertise to the business unit team to assist in creating and implementing the best solutions to manufacturing challenges
Continually increase technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work methods to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of equipment
Support all production operators, systems & tools which enable the production organization to own the process and achieve all throughput and uptime targets
Support global manufacturing systems compliance, business plan deployment, and global best practices
Participate and lead lean initiatives, such continuous improvement events, identifying and eliminating all types of waste
Function in compliance with General Motors Safety Policies, maintain knowledge of all safety devices, procedures, the company, OSHA and MIOSHA regulatory requirements regarding machinery to identify, communicate and resolve all potential safety issues in an effort to eliminate all accidents
Requirements
Technical degree / Four Year Apprenticeship required or equivalent experience
Electrical Journeyman's license
Mechanical Journeyman's license
Tool and Die, Machine Repair
8 + years as maintenance technician / electrician technician
Familiarity with high volume automotive manufacturing processes
Knowledge of advanced mechanical / electrical concepts
Knowledge of maintenance and construction standards and codes, and applicable laws and regulations
High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to include: basic electricity and electronics, controls and instrumentation, programmable logic control (PLC), robotics, mechanical drives and power transmission systems, fluid power and pneumatics
Working knowledge of general maintenance principles, blueprint reading/schematics and welding
Hands on mechanical and electrical capability, grasping complex systems easily, along with the ability to multitask in a highly flexible environment
Strong oral and written communication skills for effective communication
Strong problem solving and analytical skills to resolve unusual and difficult problems
Strong interpersonal skills to work well with others
ability to train others
Must be able to work off shift (2nd or 3rd shift)
Nice to have
Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix and Siemens HMI
Knowledge to read / edit PLC programs
Practical knowledge of associated process equipment operations, sequencing, error-proofing and diagnostic capabilities
Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to maintenance needs
Fanuc robotics programming and maintenance
Welding MIG, TIG, brazing, ARC a plus but not required
What we offer
Relocation benefits
Total Rewards (day one well-being at work and at home)