Maintenance I Apprentice

Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates globally. In the Americas, HI-LEX operates ten manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, with U.S. divisions in Battle Creek, Hudson, Litchfield, Hazel Park, Michigan, and Cusseta, Alabama.

About the role

This individual will train in the maintenance and repair of a variety of plant equipment, including installing equipment, repairing and replacing machine components, and troubleshooting electrical systems. The role involves completing prescribed classes per HI-LEX Controls (JAMA) to achieve Journeyman status within a determined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all manufacturing and plant equipment.
• Work with related equipment including hand tools, measuring tools, power tools, meters, saws, welding, and cutting equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems with supervision.
• Dismantle machines and equipment, replace defective parts, adjust feed mechanisms, and adjust sensors with supervision.
• Install electrical raceways and bend & fit conduit with supervision.
• Work on special projects that align with class studies and promote learning.
• Perform any other job duties as required.
• Use basic electrical skills with supervision.
• Assemble fixturing and machine assemblies from basic prints and drawings.
• Perform welding and cutting of fixtures and assemblies as required.
• Work closely with maintenance shift lead for training.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• 3 years of related on-the-job experience.
• Experience working on mechanical equipment.
• Basic electrical skills.
• Experience working with power tools.

Physical Requirements

• Works in a factory environment with noise from the manufacturing setting.
• Exposure to moving equipment and electrical shock.
• Possible injury due to carelessness around equipment.
• Sometimes lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds.
• Sometimes works at heights of up to 40 feet.