Maintenance Automation Technician

$3,500 Sign-on Bonus - Join our team today! ZF is a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. With its comprehensive product portfolio, the company offers integrated solutions for established vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers and startup companies in the fields of transportation and mobility.

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Automation Technician at our Fowlerville plant which manufactures vehicle integrated brake stability control systems. ZF Fowlerville is a powerhouse of lean manufacturing, shipping up to 6,500 brake units each day and handling 58 million components a month. This position will support our Assembly Department on midnight shift and will include the following responsibilities:

• Perform corrective maintenance, troubleshooting and repair for a variety of assembly/machining and test equipment consisting of electronics, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, software, hardware and robotic systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance on production equipment (i.e. cleaning, retooling, oil-changing, calibrating, aligning, etc.)
• Ability to read and understand electrical prints.
• Assist 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 of three years related mechanical or electrical experience; or associate degree in related field.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Interpersonal skills
• Knowlege of Cognex & Keyence vision systems
• Read understand and perceive relevant technical and non-technical material.
• Technicial 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) .

ZF offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life and disability insurance with voluntary buy up options, a generous 401(k) match, paid vacation, paid holidays, tuition assistance and ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.

· Salary based on skill set

· $3500 Sign-On Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person