Machine Maintenance Technician

Aptiv•Warwick, RI

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Technician is a member of the maintenance team responsible for keeping crimping machines and other electromechanical equipment in repair. The role involves repairing, installing, troubleshooting, and performing regular maintenance on new and existing equipment. The technician also supports equipment setup and installation, repairs or fabricates machine parts, documents maintenance work, and follows EMS and IATF 16949 policies and procedures. The position typically operates in an industrial manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to moving machinery, vehicles, hazardous materials, chemicals, and moderate-to-loud noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Five to seven years of machine maintenance experience.
Strong electrical and mechanical skills and aptitude.
Ability to read or interpret blueprints and data.
Ability to troubleshoot electronics and associated controls.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
Ability to use various company-related and external systems and databases proficiently.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external personnel and vendors.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize work to meet time-sensitive deadlines, and manage several tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in varied physical positions, including standing, sitting, bending, reaching, walking, and stretching.
Ability to regularly lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in an electromechanical discipline.

Responsibilities

Inspect, operate, or test crimping machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, hand tools, or power tools.
Perform routine and preventive maintenance, including inspecting drives, motors, and belts; checking fluid levels; and replacing filters.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Repair machines and equipment using hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical or electronic testing devices.
Maintain or repair specialized equipment and machinery.
Assemble, install, or repair wiring and electrical or electronic components on machinery and equipment.
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels, and similar equipment.
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Record the type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
Set up crimp tools after repair or maintenance.
Align and balance new equipment after installation.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
Adhere to EMS and IATF 16949 policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.