Industrial Maintenance Technician, Automation & Facilities

Company: Aisin Automotive Casting Tennessee Inc. | Department: General Maintenance | Location: Clinton, TN | Shift: 3rd Shift

A day in the life

The plant is quiet on third shift, and thats when your craft shines. You start with a walk-through, eyes scanning for wear and tear, ears tuned for the slightest unusual sound that hints at a malfunction. You test equipment, review readings, and when somethings off, you diagnose, dismantle, and rebuildfrom replacing gears and bearings to swapping out valves and regulators. One moment youre programming automated machinery; the next, youre laying out a run of hydraulic and pneumatic piping or welding a quick repair to keep production moving.

What youll take on

• Install, maintain, and repair production machinery, facility systems, and both pipe and electrical infrastructure.
• Visually inspect and test equipment; listen for atypical sounds and discuss operating variations to pinpoint root causes.
• Dismantle defective machines and install new or reconditioned components.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other mechanical assemblies.
• Install/repair electrical apparatus (e.g., transformers, wiring) and electronic components tied to machinery and equipment.
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems; service hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair or replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related hardware.
• Maintain and repair the facilitys physical structures.
• Install, program, or repair automated/robotic equipment and machinery.
• Set up and run machine tools to repair or fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and tooling.
• Use cutting torches and welding equipment to fabricate and repair.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance; other duties may be assigned.

What you bring

• Comfort with shop math: calculate percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to read/interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; capable of writing routine reports and correspondence.
• Clear communicator with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Uncompromising attention to safety, detail, and quality.

Pre-employment requirement: MUST pass a drug screen, physical, and background check prior to employment

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a general maintenance role.
• Hands-on exposure to Mitsubishi PLC and/or Omron PLC environments.

Education

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or two (2) to four (4) years of related experience and a high school diploma or G.E.D., or an equivalent blend of education and experience.

Schedule, travel, and attendance

• 3rd Shift position.
• Approximately 0 % travel; must be willing and available to travel to such locations and with such frequency as is necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record; willing and available to work weekends and holidays as needed to meet business needs.

Compliance & working conditions

Work Environment Requirements

With reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other office equipment.

• Must perform job duties onsite, when necessary, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).

• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.

• Must be able to operate as an effective team member.

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.

Technical strengths were excited to see

• PLC troubleshooting, programming, and wiring
• Industrial electrical experience
• Troubleshooting industrial automation equipment
• Industrial robot programming
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Motor replacement/repair/maintenance
• Facilities maintenance
• HVAC maintenance
• General maintenance and repair skills

Tools and platforms

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron