Maintenance Technician- Machine Repair Tech

About the role

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. The Maintenance Technician‑Machine Repair Tech position is based at the plant in St. Clair, MI.

Responsibilities

• Assumes lead in troubleshooting and repairing machinery, equipment, and facility structures to support the operation of the facility and the production processes.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment according to prescribed schedules and procedures.
• Assist in developing process improvement projects in support of the plant operations.
• Perform fabrication projects as necessary to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assists, coaches, and teaches Apprentice I‑IV level maintenance employees to pass on essential knowledge and skills.
• Adhere to all plant rules and regulations.
• Maintains a positive attitude towards the job and coworkers.

Requirements

• Teamwork attitude and ability to communicate with others.
• High school diploma or GED (proof required).
• In‑depth knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, three‑phase power systems, HVAC, and cooling water systems operation and maintenance, and machine control systems, with ability to troubleshoot and repair these systems.
• Formal education in industrial machine repair and maintenance preferred.
• Basic fabrication skills including stick and wire welding, metal fabrication machinery operation (lathe, mill, drilling, etc.), and ability to perform industrial machining, fabrication, and welding.
• Ability to read and comprehend machine prints and schematics.
• Ability to attend and comprehend all training as deemed necessary by plant management.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental and vision plan.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Pension.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) contribution and match program.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Additional plant benefits.