GKN Automotive · 23 hours ago
Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
Mebane, NC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelGKN Automotive is a global leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified driveline systems. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining various industrial automation equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise
Perform electrical troubleshooting to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions
Conduct mechanical troubleshooting to identify and resolve problems with machinery
Troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation equipment, ensuring optimal performance
Create and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime
Utilize hydraulics experience to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
Utilize PLC programming experience to make necessary adjustments and modifications
Work in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with other team members to achieve production goals
Qualification
Required
Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise
Perform electrical troubleshooting to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions
Conduct mechanical troubleshooting to identify and resolve problems with machinery
Troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation equipment, ensuring optimal performance
Create and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime
Utilize hydraulics experience to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
Utilize PLC programming experience to make necessary adjustments and modifications
Work in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with other team members to achieve production goals
Strong background in PLC troubleshooting and programming
Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
Experience in creating preventive maintenance plans
Preferred
Experience with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
Experience with Servo Motors
Experience with Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Yaskawa Motoman)
Benefits
Competitive wages
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Stable shift patterns and weekend rotation plans
Free access to LinkedIn Learning
Education reimbursement
Employee recognition
Gym reimbursement
Car purchase discounts
Exclusive discounts on a wide variety of categories from electronics, health & wellness, travel, beauty, tickets, entertainment, automotive and more!
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
401(k) Plan with Employer Match
Company
GKN Automotive
GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.
Founded in 1759
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2022-10-18Grant
Leadership Team
Angela Brown
Human Resources Business Partner
Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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