Controls Maintenance Technician

Samsung SDI America Inc.•Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

The Controls Maintenance Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment using predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes while following required safety policies. The role supports Manufacturing and Production teams by checking equipment, monitoring measuring-device data, responding to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing and repairing issues, and completing preventive maintenance and records. The technician also supports Manufacturing Technology with troubleshooting and downtime trend analysis, and contributes to machine and process improvements. The role requires compliance with the Quality Operating System in accordance with ISO 9001:2008, including identifying concerns and initiating corrective and preventive actions. The technician is expected to follow company safety procedures, use required protective and emergency equipment, help prepare risk assessments, report hazards and incidents, lead incident investigations, implement corrective actions, and complete monthly health and safety inspections. Internal training covers quality, health and safety, environmental policy, company philosophy and values, and orientation requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma with two years of relevant work experience, or continuing education in the manufacturing field.
Experience with production-line assembly equipment, with a focus on controls troubleshooting through PLCs and HMI touch screens.
Knowledge of a variety of hand and power tools and electrical meters.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Operations and Manufacturing Technology.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in laser welding, sealant dispensing, robotics, or machine vision.
Experience repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic devices.

Responsibilities

Check equipment regularly to ensure normal operating activity.
Monitor data from measuring devices.
Provide emergency and unscheduled production-equipment repairs, with a focus on reducing response and repair time.
Diagnose equipment problems; replace or repair parts; and test and adjust equipment according to manuals and work instructions.
Perform preventive maintenance according to the PM schedule and maintain records in the PM tracking system.
Assist the Manufacturing Technology team with troubleshooting, problem resolution, and downtime trend analysis.
Support continuous improvement by identifying and implementing machine or process improvements.
Complete work safely and maintain a safe work environment.
Comply with the Quality Operating System requirements in accordance with ISO 9001:2008.
Identify concerns and initiate corrective actions, including verification, relating to products, processes, and quality systems.
Initiate preventive and continuous improvement actions relating to products, processes, and quality systems.
Follow company safe-work procedures and the occupational health and safety directions of the department head or supervisor.
Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems as directed or required.
Use other workplace safety and emergency equipment as directed or required.
Assist with preparing risk assessments and conduct them before work or research in conjunction with relevant staff and the supervisor.
Report occupational health and safety problems and workplace hazards to the supervisor.
Report work-related injuries or illnesses through the incident/injury reporting system as soon as possible.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Complete monthly health and safety inspections.
Perform other tasks as assigned.