Overview

Coordinate day to day operations of the Maintenance department.  Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and/or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. Position is a B Shift schedule 2:30PM - 11:15PM (Shift Premium included). 

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle and Product Discounts

• Inspect, maintain and repair equipment
• Perform and follow through on regular and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Facility repair work includes basic painting, simple carpentry, routine plumbing repairs and routine or special facility maintenance functions
• Receive work orders & assign or complete in a timely matter
• Effectively multitask and prioritize work
• Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards and report them to the appropriate safety representative immediately
• May be required to work overtime in emergency situations or when it would be advantageous to perform task at a time other than regular business hours
• All PLC and PLC communication functions, including trouble shooting, program editing and repairs
• Interface with Production IT department to ensure smooth system performance and enhancements
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot secondary high and low voltage electrical systems
• Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that maintenance can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
• Communicates regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.
• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Completes monthly BOS per preventative maintenance completion charts.
• Maintains spare parts inventory, and works with vendors to insure proper stock levels are maintained.
• Works with vendors, and suppliers for quotes, service, and training. 
• Coordinate department schedules.
• Train maintenance technicians as needed

• Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair
• Proficient mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and correct mechanical malfunctions
• Proficient electrical knowledge to safely work with & around AC/DC electrical systems for repairs and machinery installation
• Proficient with High Voltage Electrical Safety and associated Arc Flash requirements
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and plumbing
• Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the work place and display proper judgment in responding to them
• Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, vendor manuals, technical data and work orders
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to perform tasks or functions completely with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate in a team oriented environment
• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor
• Proficient with PLC troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; RS Loqix 500 & RS Loqix 5000, RS View & RS Panelbuilder
• Proficient with Vision System troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; Cognex Insite Explorer, Cognex and may include others depending on equipment
• Experience with standard office computing systems including Word, Office, Excel, and internet browsers
• Ability to read an electrical printout and troubleshoot
• Proficiency in 480V, 110V, and 24VDC circuits
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements as it relates to the maintenance department