Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Tokai Rika Group•Battle Creek, MI

About The Position

General Overview: To provide technical support required to install, repair, overhaul, replace, remodel and perform preventative maintenance for production machinery and equipment, and to acquire and develop additional skills and knowledge. TRMI, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Battle Creek, MI, TRMI, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan. TRMI was founded in 1986 and currently employs 650+ at our Battle Creek location. We manufacture automotive switch related components such as: window regulators, cruise control, turn signals, multi-function and HVAC switches. Shift your career into drive and help TRMI make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle. TRMI, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
1 year of maintenance experience preferred
Demonstrated experience in automation preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, trouble shooting, PLC programming, and machine breakdown repair.
Working knowledge of electronic, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic concepts and operating safety.
Knowledge of relay and programmable logic controllers for mechanical equipment.
Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, diagrams, engineering specifications and operating instructions.
Working knowledge of electronic circuitry and demonstrated ability to read and understand electrical schematics.
Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in the electrical, electronic, metal working and mechanical trades.
Experience performing preventative maintenance and machine troubleshooting.
Familiarity with Windows based computer software applications.
Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, overhaul and maintain electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and/or electro-mechanical machinery and equipment.
Observe and test operation of electronic, electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or mechanical devices in order to evaluate and identify operating problems.
Delegate or fabricate replacement components with direction from Maintenance Team Leader in order to affect in-house repairs and/or modify machinery and equipment to improve efficiency.
Dismantle equipment and machinery in order to identify, remove, repair and/or replace damaged or deteriorated components, and reassemble equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance for facilities, fixtures, equipment and machinery.
Maintain maintenance logs and other required documents.
Develop additional technical skills and knowledge of electronic, electro-mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical principles and maintenance and repair practices.
Develop familiarity with ergonomics and assembly processes in order to evaluate process efficiency and develop modifications to improve efficiency.
Maintain work areas in a neat, clean, and orderly condition.
Other duties as assigned.