Maintenance technician

HiFyve•New Castle, IN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

HiFyve is hiring a Maintenance Technician in the Automotive Seating and Accessory Manufacturing industry in New Castle, IN. This role involves performing electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repair, installation, adjustment, rebuilding, and preventative maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment. The technician will also support robotic and welding equipment, perform welding and cutting operations, and read blueprints and schematics. Collaboration with engineering on special projects and equipment improvements is also part of the role, along with supporting facility, utility, and grounds maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of two years of experience in an industrial, commercial, or military maintenance environment is strongly preferred.
Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills, particularly with automated equipment.
Working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including writing, installing, and troubleshooting ladder logic.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand how machinery and components fit and operate together.
Knowledge of welding fundamentals, welding equipment setup and operation, and the ability to recognize acceptable versus unacceptable welds.
Experience with machine tools and welding.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering sketches, designs, and electrical schematics.
Familiarity with robotics, weld equipment, and robot teaching/adjustment processes.
Ability to use powered hand tools, precision measuring instruments, rigging equipment, and material-handling equipment.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, work at heights, climb stairs, and work on-site throughout the scheduled work week.

Nice To Haves

A two-year technical degree, electrical certificate, or applicable license is helpful.
Automotive manufacturing experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repair, installation, adjustment, rebuilding, and preventative maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment.
Replace and troubleshoot electrical components including switches, fixtures, wiring, fuses, motors, circuit breakers, transformers, relays, timers, thermocouples, solenoids, and disconnects.
Install, run, and troubleshoot electrical conduit, control wiring, panels, and ladder logic systems.
Diagnose machinery problems, determine the appropriate repair, and test equipment to ensure proper operation.
Perform mechanical maintenance including lubrication, alignment, bearing and seal replacement, gear synchronization, belt and chain replacement, and fastener torqueing.
Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, air, water, gas, steam, and other process piping systems.
Support robotic and welding equipment by monitoring robot teaching and weld conditions, performing adjustments, and maintaining required documentation.
Perform welding and cutting operations as needed, with exposure to Laser, Resistance, MIG, Stick, and TIG welding processes.
Read blueprints, engineering drawings, and schematics and use precision measuring instruments to diagnose and repair equipment.
Support facility, utility, and grounds maintenance as needed and collaborate with engineering on special projects and equipment improvements.