What you will be doing:

NPR of America, Inc. is a premier automotive manufacturer of engine components serving both the OEM and Aftermarket business segments throughout the world. In this facility we manufacture OEM industry superior valve seat inserts made of sintered alloy. We are seeking to hire a Maintenance Technician to join our growing team in Grand Haven, MI! If you excel at working independently, have a safety first mentality, and are eager to learn, this could be a great fit for you! 

2nd shift core hours 2:00PM- 10:10PM Monday- Friday (weekends possible)

$0.75 Shift Differential

80 hrs. Vacation (prorated quarterly) and 40 hours PTO eligibility

Great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition assistance, and more!

Paid Lunch Break

401K with 50% company match

General Responsibilities of the Opportunity:

• Troubleshoots machine problems and carries out required remedies, including ordering and installation of new parts and repairing existing parts
• Performs preventative maintenance on machines to ensure maximum productivity and efficiency
• Installs, repairs, rebuilds and maintains precision machine and production tools
• Performs emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment as needed
• Ensures safety mechanisms of machines are in place as appropriate
• Creates and posts necessary notes for production workers for safe and efficient operation of machines
• Supports with maintenance and repair of furnaces, compactors, grinders, and inspection equipment
• Assists with installation of new machines
• Trains supervisors to troubleshoot basic problems with the machines
• Participates in training employees to operate machines
• Checks inventory and orders parts as appropriate
• Maintains machine user manuals and has thorough understanding of content.

• Supports, as requested, with general plant maintenance and cleanliness following Company 5s guidelines
• Operates forklift
• Works with other maintenance team members to handle any general ‘housekeeping’ matters in the plant, including but not limited to: minor construction projects, replacing light bulbs, changing filters, welding, changing oil, snow removal, and monitoring the dust collector, compressor, voltage meter, and the hydrogen and nitrogen levels, etc.

Our ideal Candidate has:

• Four-plus years of experience with manufacturing equipment maintenance
• Extensive knowledge of functionality of machines
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and have a strong understanding of the systems
• Computer knowledge and experience a plus
• Ability to think independently to trouble shoot and creatively resolve problems
• Ability to diplomatically and effectively work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as within a team environment
• Basic math skills
• Must obtain and maintain a valid powered industrial truck operator permit and State of Michigan driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is performed most of the time on a moderately noisy manufacturing floor (within OSHA guidelines).

While performing duties of the job the Employee is required to:

• Sit, stand and move around a large work area
• Walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and/or climb stairs, and navigate tight spaces
• Balance on a ladder or step stool
• At times, will require the use of a hard hat
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds

NOTE: On occasion, this position requires the use of the following PPE gear:

• half-face particulate filtering respirator (no facial hair to maintain integrity of fit)
• earmuff-type hearing protection
• protective jacket
• This work for this occasion is performed in a manufacturing setting in an enclosed temperature-controlled area.