Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) - AISIN North Carolina Corporation

At Aisin North Carolina (ANC), the phrase "We Touch the Future" isn't just a slogan. Our commitment to the future extends not only to our products, but also to our team members, the community and the environment.

ANC is a $1.1billion Tier 1 automotive manufacturer of automatic transmissions and components. ANC's corporate office and primary assembly, machining, and logistic facility (1 million sq. ft.) is located in Durham, NC, and home to more than 1500 Team Members dedicated to a bright future so close you can touch it. At ANC, we understand that our future is driven by the work we do today.

Job Scope:

Maintain the condition of the manufacturing equipment. Repair and/or replacement failed components, read and interpret programmable logic controllers and circuit analysis, and perform preventative maintenance measures when applicable. Troubleshoot unknown problems with the equipment and develop short and/or longer term repairs that are geared towards improving quality as well as efficiency.

Job Functions:

• Troubleshoot to determine malfunctions on equipment using knowledge of programmable controllers and circuit analysis.
• Record maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system
• Work with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots on a daily basis
• Analyze, troubleshoot, modify, and/or maintain PLC Programs on the existing robots as necessary.
• Use basic test equipment such as multi-meters, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems.
• Coordinate troubleshooting efforts to determine temporary or permanent methods of repair, along with keeping track of downtime and reporting information.
• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines.
• Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Strive to reduce downtime by working efficiently and performing countermeasures aimed at root cause analysis
• All employees must possess a commitment to safety and quality. Strong interpersonal, problem solving and effective communication skills are also required with a desire and ability to work and communicate as a team

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates Degree, or equivalent experience required
• Experience performing maintenance on industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced team oriented environment

Preferred:

• A technical diploma in Industrial Maintenance or related field
• Experience working with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots
• Knowledge of Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi products
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a production maintenance environment, preferably in the automotive industry
• Have the ability to read and interrupt blue prints, schematic, and ladder logic

Additional Work Factors:

• Environment: Manufacturing/ Production Floor
• Estimated Amount of Overtime (hrs/wk): 5-10 hrs/wk
• Estimated Number of weekends required to work: Every Other Weekend
• Amount of travel Required: None

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent bending and stooping
• Frequent lifting/ carrying (10-50lbs.)
• Frequent handling/ gripping (parts, tools, etc.)