Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier, engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products. We aim to be the best automotive parts supplier in the world in the products and services we provide our customers.

Do you want to make a difference in your community and have a greater work life balance? Martinrea North Vernon; part of the Fluids Division of Martinrea, and currently seeking a Maintenance Technician. Join our team and stop living to work; work to live with Martinrea North Vernon.

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for but not limited to troubleshooting and performing mechanical repairs and adjustments of production machinery and equipment, including preventative maintenance under the guidance of Maintenance personnel

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to read and write in English
• 2 Year Technical School preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to work independently and draw from experience with minimal supervision
• Ability to problem solve and follow standardized practices and procedures
• Strong Mechanical aptitude;
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and PLC
• Must be flexible, reliable, work well with others, and be extremely safety-oriented

Critical Success Factors:

• Excellent attendance
• Work with management to report and monitor process compliance
• Collaborate and communicate effectively across different organizational levels, functions, and businesses
• Excellent Communication Skills (oral and written)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to interact with the Management Team in a professional manner to enhance the company's performance
• Ability to work independently without supervision and with minimum direction
• Ability to work in a team environment and be both a team player and team leader

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for housekeeping work area, parts, and equipment
• Complete routine paperwork as required
• Service of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic equipment, including the following:
  • Replacement and adjustment of conveyors, cylinders, drive bels, couplings, bearings, shafts, pumps, directional valves, sensors, and chutes
  • Lubrication and oil change
• Repair of production and Tool room machinery in a timely manner
• Ensure proper labelling of equipment and panels
• Determines nature and cause of machine malfunction
• Removes, replaces, or adjusts parts, and tests machine to verify effectiveness of repairs
• Returns repaired machines to service
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines and equipment
• Upgrades or installs machine guards and controls
• Lubricates and paints machines and equipment
• Sets up and operates lathe, grinder, welding equipment, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts
• Installs and repairs plumbing, ventilation and electrical systems
• Performs other general maintenance
• Performs general building maintenance
• Documents completion of work orders and notifies requesters of job completion
• Requisitions or initiates purchase orders for repair materials, machine components and parts

Working Conditions

• Predominantly in a factory setting
• Involves handling or working near industrial chemicals or vapors such as solvents, cleaning agents and flammable liquids
• Involves operating or working near moving mechanical equipment
• May encounter moderate to loud noise levels created by power tools, production machinery and heavy traffic

Effort/Physical Demands

• Adequate vision acuity
• Frequent long hours/weekends possible
• May be required to stand for up to 12 hours during a work shift
• Stoop or crouch to adjust equipment or retrieve parts
• Reach overhead or forward to retrieve parts or hand tools
• Lift materials or objects of up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
• Manipulate small parts, operate machine controls with hands or fingers
• Perform repetitive operations with hands and fingers
• Maintain concentration and attention to detail
• Able to work above ground (i.e. elevated work platform, ladder)
• Frequent requirement of handling heavy equipment (operation)
• Frequent need to give concentrated attention to surroundings

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company

Back-up Duties:

• Perform other duties as required

What We Offer:

• Benefits including medical, dental, vision
• Weekly pay
• 401K with match
• Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Vacation, PTO, and Holiday Pay
• Company sponsored picnics, employee recognition programs, and family events
• Discounts on cell phone accounts and various memberships