Position: Maintenance Technician I

Location: GM Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type: On Site

Reports to: Facility Manager

Department: North American Operations

Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician I supports the maintenance team by performing basic mechanical tasks, assisting with minor repairs, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-3 years of mechanical experience who are eager to develop their skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
Works safely at all times.
Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on machining centers, conveyor systems, and facility equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, chains, gears, pumps, filters, and rollers.
Assist with minor electrical diagnostics and repairs.
Maintain and repair facility lighting systems, including bulb and ballast replacement, lens cleaning, and light level readings.
Service restroom fixtures and dispensers; clear clogs and perform basic plumbing tasks.
Replace ceiling tiles, door hardware, and other facility components.
Support hazardous waste handling and disposal procedures.
Replace and test CNG bottles and manage propane refills.
Operate equipment in "Teach" mode from HMI or Teach Pendant.
Complete work orders and documentation using SAP or CMMS systems.
Assist with welding, fabrication, conduit bending, and other technical tasks.
Prepare and set up equipment for production after repairs.
Perform scheduled PMs and support project work as assigned.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Capability to assist in the training of others on necessary skills to perform repairs.
Arrive on time and ready to work according to the daily schedule and work plan.
Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

Managing Tasks
Open Communication
Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Customer Service Orientation -- Committed to meeting internal and external customer needs.
Adaptability -- Willingness to learn and respond to changing priorities or unexpected challenges.
Problem solving - Ability to assist in identifying and resolving basic mechanical and electrical issues.
Works effectively others and takes direction well.
Basic to intermediate understanding of mechanical theory and repair practices.
Technically skilled to facilitate the recovery of at least 50% of equipment from a technical fault without assistance.
Familiarity with mechanical plans, sketches, and repair manuals.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools.
Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred.
Experience with SAP or CMMS systems is a plus.
Ability to operate equipment in "Teach" mode from an HMI or Teach Pendant.

Position Qualifications:

Hight school diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
1-3 years of mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
Minor electrical understanding is strongly preferred.
Ability to pass maintenance-based aptitude testing.
Forklift experience (minimum 2 years required).

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is high). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; stoop, or crouch.
Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk.

Qualifications

As outlined

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