We are seeking Maintenance Technicians to join our team on both 1st and 3rd shift!
Under limited supervision, provides support to production lines by ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient operation of mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic equipment. Responsible for identifying, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery in compliance with safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
Position Responsibilities
OEE Improvement: Help drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements by escalating issues through proper channels to ensure timely resolution and continuous enhancement of production efficiency. Time Management & Organization: Demonstrate strong time management, sense of urgency, and organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and ensure consistent execution of operational objectives. Accountability & Equipment Reliability: Demonstrate strong accountability and ownership of maintenance practices and driving equipment availability Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure reliable, consistent operational performance.Flexibility & Responsiveness: Maintain flexibility and adaptability by quickly adjusting priorities and actions in response to changing demands, shifting schedules, and urgent requests while sustaining operational effectiveness. Drive Performance Excellence: Consistently achieve high performance levels by completing tasks that meet scheduled requirements and business objectives.Expert Troubleshooting: Skillfully troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, electrical (including PLC), and hydraulic systems during both unexpected and planned downtime events, ensuring minimal disruption.Proactive Maintenance: Execute a proactive preventive maintenance (PM) schedule to ensure machine robustness and maximize uptime, keeping production lines running smoothly.Equipment and Tool Management: Maintain all equipment and tools meticulously to prevent production interruptions and minimize unnecessary downtime.Downtime Analysis: Proactively analyze machine downtime to identify and resolve mechanical issues before they occur, enhancing overall efficiency.Parts Management: Ensure the availability of critical replacement parts for key manufacturing equipment to minimize unnecessary machine downtime.Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain precise and detailed records related to maintenance issues, ensuring transparency and accountability.Contractor Coordination: Coordinate with outside contractors for equipment repairs, sourcing cost-effective solutions and upgrades to enhance operational efficiency.Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to and ensure the completion of continuous improvement projects, driving innovation and operational excellence.Safety and Security: Create and maintain a safe and secure work environment, adhering to all safety standards and protocols.Goal Achievement: Consistently achieve annual goals and objectives, contributing to the overall success of the organization.Culture Co-Creation: Collaborate in co-creating and implementing the ZF culture, fostering a positive and productive work environment.Special Projects and Other Duties: Perform special projects as requested and other duties as assigned to support overall business objectives.Essential Skills and Experience
3+ years experiences in industrial maintenance technician position in manufacturing. Understanding of production line operations and workflows, including how maintenance activities impact uptime, safety, and output. Knowledge of communication protocols and escalation procedures to ensure timely and accurate information flow during service events. Service-oriented communication skills, including active listening, clear status updates, and professional interactions with internal customers.Coursework in Maintenance related discipline; Electrical certification or industrial electronics education.Strong troubleshooting skills and technical knowledge of Mechanical, Pneumatic, Electrical and Hydraulic Systems.Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within manufacturing/operations.Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Strong organizational, task management and critical thinking skills.Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office.English language competency.Preferred Skills and Responsibilities
Prior experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.Allen Bradley PLC programming experience.Experience with total productive maintenance systems (TPM).Familiar experience with Honing and Machining.Familiar with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations.DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
Company DescriptionZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.Company DescriptionZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. Read Less ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Automation Technician at our Fowlerville Facility which manufactures vehicle integrated brake stability control systems. This position will support our Assembly Department on night shift.
Job Description
Performs corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repair for a variety of
assembly/machining and test equipment consisting of electronics, electrical,
pneumatics, hydraulics, software, hardware, and robotics systems.
Performs preventive maintenance on production equipment (i.e., cleaning, retooling,
oil-changing, calibrating, aligning, etc.)
Ability to read and understand electrical prints.
Assists in process design improvement engineering studies involving product
throughput, first-run yields, ergonomics, tooling, equipment, and manufacturing
processes.
Respond to assembly lines or specific equipment to provide real time assistance, swift
diagnosis of critical maintenance issues, performing repairs, and providing proactive
communication to leadership for major maintenance issues.
Education/experience:
High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent and a minimum 3 years related mechanical or electrical
experience; or Associates Degree in related field
Other skills/abilities:
Interpersonal skills
Knowledge of Cognex Keyence vision systems
Read, understand, and perceive relevant technical and non-technical material
Technical aptitude and strong trouble shooting ability
Computer and software literate
Knowledge of PLC/SRC/RS LOGIX, Ladder Logic
Knowledge of Fanuc, Staubli or UR robotic systems
Knowledge of process improvement, corrective maintenance, and preventive
maintenance
Ability to use/operate hand tools and/or power tools, shop equipment (lathe, mills,
grinder, etc.)
Company DescriptionZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility.Company DescriptionZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. Read LessThe Production Team Lead is responsible for the performance of the production line and ensures that the line meets safety, quality and production standards and goals.
Position Responsibilities
Maintain a safe work environment by strictly adhering to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with company policies, quality management standards (IATF 16949), and industry regulations.Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements by achieving daily availability, performance, and quality goals.Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor repairs as needed ensure machinery is functioning correctly before escalating to Maintenance Technicians.Evaluate production priorities and orders, set up the production line, and execute production plans to achieve production targets.Perform timely and accurate changeovers, optimize workflows, perform preventive maintenance, and quickly identify and resolve issues with equipment, materials, and process to improve efficiency.Closely monitor processes and quickly escalate issues to ensure timely resolution.Record and track safety, performance, and quality data i.e., hourly tracker, 1st piece yield, cell performance boards, backflushes, etc.Verify that all procedures and documentation are accurate and up to date.Effectively manage non-conforming material (NCM) by containing, segregating, and performing scrap transactions, as necessary.Assign and utilize staff in the most efficient and effective way based on their training, skills, and experience.Communicate effectively with upstream and downstream processes and between shifts to ensure production requirements are met.Ensure that materials are available and on the line throughout the shift.Identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Create and drive close improvement actions to prevent recurrence, improve, and get back on track.Complete assigned training to support personal growth and development.Train operators, as needed to help meet quality and production standards and improve line performance.Work extended, or flexible hours as required to cover gaps in operator coverage and ensure operational continuity.Perform special projects as requested and other duties as assigned to support overall business objectives.Essential Skills and Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years, experience in manufacturing.Demonstrated mechanical maintenance proficiency, Industrial Maintenance Level 1In depth knowledge of assembly line processes and machinery.Demonstrated leadership experience.Understanding of production, quality, and safety metrics.Good communication and coaching skillsWorking knowledge of safety practices and quality systems.Comfortable directing team assignments.Proven critical thinking skills.Familiar with quality management standards and problem-solving tools.Experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, etc.).Understanding of Lean practicesEnglish language competency.DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.
With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.
Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran
