Maintenance Technician (Automotive Manufacturing)

Oakwood Group•Taylor, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oakwood Group is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair, troubleshoot, and maintain manufacturing equipment and facility systems. Candidates should have experience with industrial machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, welding, and preventive maintenance. Experience troubleshooting stamping presses, PLC-controlled equipment, and manufacturing systems is highly preferred. If you're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys keeping operations running efficiently, we'd like to hear from you. Join a Team That Keeps Manufacturing Moving At The Oakwood Group, our Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in ensuring our production equipment, systems, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. We are seeking a skilled, hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of industrial equipment while supporting continuous improvement efforts that directly impact production, quality, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum one (1) year of experience repairing manufacturing equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
Experience with basic electrical, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical repairs.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple assignments.
Strong customer-service mindset and ability to work collaboratively with all departments.

Nice To Haves

Stamping press equipment
PLC-controlled machinery
Single-phase and three-phase electrical systems
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Lubrication systems
Industrial preventive maintenance programs
Manufacturing automation and production equipment troubleshooting

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and machinery.
Disassemble equipment and components to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic failures and accurately reassemble repaired systems.
Perform preventative maintenance activities according to company, government, and OEM requirements.
Install, test, and evaluate new production equipment.
Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance team members to resolve equipment issues quickly and effectively.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
Perform fabrication, welding, electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs as needed.
Conduct equipment inspections and document machine condition and repair activities.
Maintain a clean, organized workspace while following 5S principles.
Adhere to all company safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate Oakwood Group Core Values in daily interactions and work performance.