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The Maintenance Technician participates in activities concerned with the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in manufacturing so that throughput, inventory, and operating expense objectives are achieved. Inspects and repairs machinery and equipment based on operating parameters, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.

A globally recognized supplier of components and systems for the commercial vehicle and automotive sectors, headquartered in France, has recently been acquired by our client, a prominent global Tier 1 supplier, in a bid to broaden its market reach. This company is at the forefront of operations involving Class A surface components for heavy trucks in the USA. We are currently in search of an experienced Maintenance Technician to contribute to the launch of a new facility located near Salem, Virginia, in the Roanoke, VA area.

The Maintenance Technician participates in activities concerned with the design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery in manufacturing so that throughput, inventory, and operating expense objectives are achieved. Inspects and repairs machinery and equipment based on operating parameters, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.

The following are the major duties and responsibilities of the Maintenance Technician

• Analyzes mechanical, electrical, and operational problems on assigned equipment and plans for and takes corrective action to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Reading and comprehension of Electrical schematics.
• Tests newly installed or refurbished equipment to ensure fulfillment to specification and safety.
• Immediately respond to maintenance issues when production has stopped due to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic problems.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime.
• Maintain and monitor inventory of maintenance equipment and parts. Order new parts as necessary.
• Install and maintain program modifications for all machines.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Manager for the installation and removal of equipment.
• Complete purchase order requisitions for all purchased goods, equipment, or services.
• Will be required to work necessary overtime and have shift flexibility

Note: This section is not inclusive. Other duties are assigned as necessary to support team goals.

Please refer to the required list of skills and experience below. Education can be substituted with equivalent experience. Licenses & Certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits: Our client offers a competitive pay and benefits package as well as the opportunity to grow one’s career. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, other insurance options, paid time off, 401(K) match, life insurance, short term and long term disability insurance, employee assistance program, variety of automobile purchase discounts (BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others), and tuition reimbursement.

An equal opportunity employer participating in the E-Verify Program.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years technical experience in manufacturing, preferably in automotive interior trim and systems
• Welding
• Mechanical machine repair
• Read electrical prints
• Electrical: motor test
• Electrical: 3 Phase
• Pneumatic valves/fittings
• Hydraulics: pumps
• Hydraulics: reading prints
• Hydraulics: valves
• Hydraulics: cylinders, seals
• Injection Molding Machine (preferred)
• PLC Krauss Mafai / Engle (preffered)
• PLC Allen Bradley / Simens (preferred)

Vocational