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Maintenance Technician

GKN Automotive

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Mebane, NC
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Job Description

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Job Overview:

**Maintenance Technicians - 2nd

and 3rd

shifts **

Location – Mebane - Alamance - We provide relocation and temporary housing for candidates over 50 miles from the plant.

**Sign on bonuses starting at $10,000.00 when you join the GKN maintenance team! **

If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to work in a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at our facility located in Mebane, NC 27302. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining various industrial automation equipment, ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, and experience in creating preventive maintenance plans. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving and a desire to work in a manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

  • Competitive wages

  • Career Development – Grow your career with us

  • Stable shift patterns and weekend rotation plans

  • We’re a mid-sized global company with even larger ambitions to match your own!

  • We’re innovative and offer you the opportunity to work with emerging technology

  • Free access to LinkedIn Learning

  • Education reimbursement

  • Employee recognition

  • Gym reimbursement

  • Car purchase discounts

  • Exclusive discounts on a wide variety of categories from electronics, health & wellness, travel, beauty, tickets, entertainment, automotive and more!

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

  • Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

  • Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)

  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLC systems, identifying and resolving any issues that may arise
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting to diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions
  • Conduct mechanical troubleshooting to identify and resolve problems with machinery
  • Troubleshoot and maintain industrial automation equipment, ensuring optimal performance
  • Create and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize equipment downtime
  • Utilize hydraulics experience to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems
  • Utilize PLC programming experience to make necessary adjustments and modifications.
  • Work in a manufacturing environment, collaborating with other team members to achieve production goals

To be set up for success, the ideal candidate needs to come with a strong background in:

  • PLC troubleshooting and programming
  • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
  • Experience in creating preventive maintenance plans