Maintenance Technician

Assembly Maintenance Technician With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is a leading international group specializing in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create safer, lighter vehicles that minimize energy consumption and reduce environmental impact.

JOB SUMMARY

Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow Standardized Work Instructions2. Supports the teams in operational improvement3. Develops Initial Standard Work Practices with the teams4. Quality Checks and Inspections5. Problem Solving - Recognize and solve the malfunctioning of the machine and recognize and solve quality problems of formed part6. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production, and performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment during machine service.7. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.8. Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.9. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service10. Comply with OSHA Safety and Health Rules11. Know the proper and improper use of PPE and equipment with ultimate concern for personal safety and safety of others12. Communicate any/all issues with equipment that needs to be addressed on weekend or other designated downtime of equipment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supports Operational Performance Metrics and meets targets for improvement2. Supports annual operating plan3. Cleaning and enhancing their work area4. Perform 5S audits 5. Develop ideas for Kaizen and participate in implementation6. Perform other duties as assigned or needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Advanced technical training - mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC 2. Previous employment in a manufacturing environment3. Clear understanding of lean principals and the application of lean tools

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Dependable and predictable attendance 2. Ability to work unsupervised3. Clear Understanding of Programmable Controllers and Robotics4. Ability to compare work against standards of quality provided and distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable tolerances5. Through knowledge of automation safety - exposure to high-speed equipment6. Clear understanding of material flow and Supply Chain Management 7. Physical strength and stamina

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

1. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear3. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds4. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate6. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences7. The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so other will understand8. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted