Automation & Electromechanical Maintenance Technician
resource search • Fort Wayne, IN, US
1 day ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
About the Role
Step into a direct-hire role with a financially strong, growing Tier-1 automotive supplier in the Fort Wayne area. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll keep production and facility assets running at peak performance through hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
A Day in the Life
- Start of shift: Review electronic work orders, prioritize tasks, and plan predictive and preventative maintenance activities that support production goals.
- On the floor: Diagnose and resolve issues on automated assembly equipment and robotic cells—electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic. Fabricate or adjust components as needed to return systems to service safely and quickly.
- Deep dive: Perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence, feeding insights into continuous improvement projects and future maintenance plans.
- Partnering up: Collaborate with engineering on plant improvements and new equipment debugging to prepare for future production needs.
- Wrap-up: Complete detailed electronic work order documentation and hand off effectively to support coverage across shifts.
What You’ll Do
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems; perform fabrication and equipment adjustments.
- Execute preventative and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
- Maintain and service robotic manufacturing equipment.
- Complete electronic work order forms thoroughly for all tasks performed.
- Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
- Work independently with minimal supervision to complete assignments on time.
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with the engineering team on plant improvement projects.
What We Expect
- Maintain mechanical and electrical components on an automotive component assembly line.
- Troubleshoot and debug new equipment to support upcoming programs.
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot automated electrical systems.
- Be safety-conscious, team-oriented, and self-motivated.
- Flexibility to work overtime and cover other shifts and weekends as needed.
What You Bring
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Demonstrated mechanical and electrical aptitude; low-voltage installation and troubleshooting.
- Robotics experience is a plus (not required).
- Hands-on experience repairing mechanical and pneumatic systems.
- Familiarity with tool room equipment (lathes, grinders, welding and fabricating tools, Bridgeport, drill press, etc.).
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working cross-functionally on continuous improvement, process troubleshooting, and problem-solving groups.
Proficiencies
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Pneumatics Troubleshooting
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting