What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing?
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Job Posting Title
Maintenance Technician
Job Description Summary
The Maintenance Technician supports production operations by performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, and mechanical and hydraulic presses. This role is responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all plant equipment using effective repair techniques and sound troubleshooting methods. The technician will interpret mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, and schematics to perform accurate repairs, and must have a working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, as well as basic welding principles. Key responsibilities include conducting preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance inspections, operating forklifts and aerial lift equipment, and ensuring a safe and clean working environment in compliance with company procedures and safety regulations.
Job Description
Manufacturing experience and maintenance experience is a plus.
HS Diploma or a GED
About AAM
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Posting Title
Maintenance Technician
Job Description Summary
The Maintenance Technician supports production operations by performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment, including conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, and mechanical and hydraulic presses. This role is responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and maintaining all plant equipment using effective repair techniques and sound troubleshooting methods. The technician will interpret mechanical drawings, equipment specifications, and schematics to perform accurate repairs, and must have a working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, as well as basic welding principles. Key responsibilities include conducting preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance inspections, operating forklifts and aerial lift equipment, and ensuring a safe and clean working environment in compliance with company procedures and safety regulations.
Job Description
- Support production operations for all maintenance and repairs for mechanical problems such as but not limited to conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, mechanical and hydraulic presses.
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant equipment through the application of sound troubleshooting techniques and repair methodology.
- Work from available mechanical drawings and equipment specifications and schematics.
- Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits / equipment.
- Have a grasp of basic welding principles.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and routine inspection maintenance.
- Able to drive a forklift, scissor lift / articulating arm boom truck.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with applicable procedures, rules, and regulations.
Manufacturing experience and maintenance experience is a plus.
HS Diploma or a GED
About AAM
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.