Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technicians - 2nd and 3rd shifts

**Location – Mebane - Alamance (**please note we are open to relocating candidates from Kentucky, Tennessee or Michigan if they have the right potential and ambition to develop their careers with us)

Application closing date: Sunday December 7th

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to work in a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

Who are we?

GKN Automotive is a global leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified driveline systems. We design, develop, and manufacture advanced technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers, driving innovation and performance across the mobility sector.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive wages
• Career Development – Grow your career with us
• Stable shift patterns and weekend rotation plans
• We’re a mid-sized global company with even larger ambitions to match your own!
• We’re innovative and offer you the opportunity to work with emerging technology
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning
• Education reimbursement
• Employee recognition
• Gym reimbursement
• Car purchase discounts
• Exclusive discounts on a wide variety of categories from electronics, health & wellness, travel, beauty, tickets, entertainment, automotive and more!
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Role Purpose and Value

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining various industrial automation equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise
• Perform electrical troubleshooting to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting to identify and resolve problems with machinery
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation equipment, ensuring optimal performance
• Create and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime
• Utilize hydraulics experience to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
• Utilize PLC programming experience to make necessary adjustments and modifications.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with other team members to achieve production goals

To be set up for success, the ideal candidate needs to come with a strong background in:

• PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience in creating preventive maintenance plans

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Fanuc)
• Servo Motors
• Industrial Robot (Fanuc, Yaskawa Motoman)