JTEKT INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE LEAD TECHNICIAN

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JTEKT Industrial Maintenance Lead Technician

Summary

To lead assigned maintenance team in effective troubleshooting and reliability improvements to production equipment.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or GED.

Pay

$34.00-$35.00/Hour

Raises Every 6 Months Depending On Experience

Shifts

11:00PM-7:30AM Sunday - Thursday

Overtime as needed (must be open to working 12 hour shifts as this position will be transitioning to 12 hour shifts.)

Location

JTEKT

1866 Old Grove Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673

Description

  • Lead technician(s) for assigned shift; responsible for communications to his shift
  • End of shift hand off to incoming shift
  • Sets priorities for the shift technician(s) related to downtime, PM’s and projects
  • Monitor work being done on assigned shift and support the team members.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily production needs, ensuring support for production demands.
  • Plan and assign tasks to technicians on shift.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and robotic systems.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
  • Ensure maximum system efficiency and minimal downtime.
  • Provide training and instructions to team members.
  • Ensure tools, parts, and supplies are available for tasks.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Electrical: Troubleshoot and repair controls and components (120 VAC, 24 VDC).
  • PLC: Troubleshoot and edit programs.
  • Pneumatics: Understand and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits.
  • Mechanical: High-level troubleshooting and repair of mechanical systems.
  • Robotics: Point teaching, programming, and movement modifications.
  • Welding: Proficient in SMAW/Stick or GMAW/Mig welding.
  • Hydraulics: Understand and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits.
  • Utilities: Air compressor troubleshooting and repair.

Work Environment

  • Work shift as assigned and overtime is required, as needed. 
  • Will be required to do the following throughout the shift: standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below shoulders, moving left to right repetitively, grasping, and fine finger dexterity.  
  • May be required to lift during shift up to 40 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required with this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, safety glasses with side shields