Maintenance Automation Technician- Machining - shift 2

BorgWarner•Seneca, SC

18d

About The Position

The Maintenance Automation Technician provides technical support to manufacturing and engineering processes and assets, ensuring equipment and processes are maintained to high standards of safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity. The role installs, services, and repairs industrial machinery and its electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems. It includes preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and emergency repairs, and staying current with new equipment, technology, and techniques. The position supports production equipment and utility systems, works with engineering staff and outside vendors on installations and upgrades, and helps develop controls for new products and improve existing equipment. The technician completes work orders and documentation, communicates production concerns, supports inventory and continuous improvement, and maintains a 5S-compliant work area. The role may involve overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, on-call availability, and up to 20% training-related travel.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or successful completion of a basic skills assessment.
At least one year of experience with a variety of equipment, including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment.
Experience troubleshooting basic electrical systems, including PLCs, AC/DC power supplies, sensors, fuses, contacts, relays, and motors/servos.
Ability to read and use mechanical and electrical schematics for repairs and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing industrial electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic system components, such as pumps, valves, cylinders, motors, and solenoids.
Professional maintenance experience with automated systems, with a focus on assembly technology.
Ability to use hand and power tools and devices such as torque guns and voltmeters.
Experience with basic robotics, robotic controls, and vision systems.
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
Working knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals, Safety Data Sheets, and other literature, and to read and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines as a team player.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change.
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Intermediate mathematics skills.
Self-motivated and able to motivate others, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain punctual attendance.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting up to 35 pounds at shoulder height; repetitive machine loading and unloading; standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pulling, and pushing; close eye work; and occasional work at heights.
Good hand dexterity, hearing, and vision; ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Strong controls experience.
Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or engineering specialties, or equivalent work experience.
Two or more years of maintenance experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and basic electrical repair.
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies, procedures, and protocols while servicing, installing, or maintaining equipment, and comply with company policies and OSHA/EPA requirements.
Work with engineering staff and outside vendors on equipment installations, upgrades, parts, and controls for new products and improvements to existing equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance, including repairing, diagnosing, cleaning, lubricating, and upgrading manufacturing equipment and related systems.
Troubleshoot and recover production-line robots and respond to machinery malfunctions.
Maintain production, packaging, processing, and utility equipment through planned and unplanned maintenance.
Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment.
Inspect and monitor machinery for signs of malfunction and troubleshoot production equipment.
Perform emergency mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs and replace worn or damaged parts promptly.
Inspect, service, calibrate, and maintain PLCs, variable frequency drives, electrical systems, telemetering devices, monitoring instruments, control instrumentation, motors, conveyors, transmission systems, and production equipment.
Operate forklifts, boom lifts, pallet jacks, and other industrial vehicles or mechanized equipment as needed.
Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
Complete work orders promptly and to high quality standards.
Communicate with departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that could affect production efficiency.
Complete clear, legible, and accurate paperwork in accordance with SOPs.
Report low parts and supply levels to the Supervisor.
Identify opportunities to improve processes using a continuous-improvement mindset.
Maintain a 5S-compliant work area.
Inspect used parts and components with measuring instruments to determine serviceability.
Fabricate simple repair parts using machine-shop instruments and equipment.
Be available for non-traditional hours, overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergency breakdown repairs.
Perform other duties as required.