Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift Job Description This 1st shift Maintenance Technician role supports a high-volume stamping and assembly facility by maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment, robotics, and controls. The position focuses on electrical, robotic, PLC, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, ensuring reliable production while mentoring other technicians on automation and controls. Responsibilities Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair on Fanuc and Epson pick-and-place robots, including diagnosing faults, interpreting error codes, recalibrating (such as Z calibration), reviewing programs and teach points, and resolving alarm calls. Inspect, maintain, and repair end-of-arm (EOA) tooling, including swapping out motherboards and other robotic components as needed. Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems using schematics and a voltmeter on 24V, 110V, and 240V circuits, identifying root causes of failures. Replace and commission electrical components such as drives, sensors, and motors, ensuring minimal downtime and safe operation. Log into PLCs (primarily Allen-Bradley) to troubleshoot issues, understand inputs and outputs, navigate RSLogix, pinpoint problems, and make minor edits while coordinating with controls engineers for more complex programming needs. Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting valves, reading hydraulic prints, and pinpointing issues in motors, drives, and 3-phase motor applications. Support mechanical maintenance on stamping presses (300-400 ton Minister and Schuler machines) and bonding/assembly equipment, including repairs, adjustments, and component replacements. Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery, robotics, and facility systems, following established schedules and documenting all work performed. Use SAP or similar systems to track preventive maintenance activities, log work orders, and analyze recurring issues to drive long-term solutions. Assist and mentor other maintenance technicians in automation, robotics, and controls troubleshooting to build overall team capability. Support general facility maintenance tasks, including upkeep of washer machines and other plant equipment, to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. Collaborate closely with production, engineering, and controls teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives. Follow safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and robotic systems. Essential Skills Approximately 6+ years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician or in a closely related maintenance role, with a strong tenure in the field. Proven experience in robotic troubleshooting, specifically with Fanuc robots and/or Epson pick-and-place robots. Ability to understand and troubleshoot Fanuc robots when faults occur, including identifying whether issues are electrical, performing recalibration (such as Z calibration), interpreting encoder feedback, and reviewing programs and teach points. Hands-on experience working with end-of-arm tooling, including the ability to swap out motherboards and other robotic components. Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading and interpreting electrical schematics. Proficiency using a voltmeter to troubleshoot 24V, 110V, and 240V systems safely and accurately. Ability to replace and troubleshoot drives, sensors, and motors, including identifying the root cause of failures. Practical experience with PLC troubleshooting, primarily Allen-Bradley PLCs, including logging in, understanding inputs and outputs, and working within RSLogix. Capability to identify and pinpoint PLC-related issues and make basic edits, while collaborating with controls engineers for more complex changes. Hydraulic troubleshooting experience, including reading hydraulic prints and identifying faulty valves and components. Experience with 3-phase motors, including troubleshooting, swapping, and verifying proper operation. Solid mechanical aptitude in an industrial environment, including work on presses, assembly equipment, and related machinery. Background in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing or production setting, ideally involving automation, robotics, and stamping or similar heavy equipment. Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a wide range of industrial equipment. Comfort working with robotics, controls, automation, electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems in a hands-on capacity. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working with stamping presses in the 300-400 ton range (such as Minister and Schuler presses) is beneficial. Familiarity with bonding machines and automated assembly equipment is a plus. Experience using SAP or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to track preventive maintenance, log work orders, and analyze recurring issues. Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication tasks in support of maintenance activities is advantageous. Comfort performing general facility maintenance tasks around the shop, including cleaning and maintaining washer machines. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying root causes and preventing repeat equipment failures. Effective communication skills to work alongside controls engineers, production personnel, and other maintenance team members. Ability to mentor and assist less experienced technicians, particularly in automation, robotics, and controls. Strong attention to detail and documentation habits, especially when recording maintenance activities and equipment history. Willingness to work occasional Saturdays as needed for production support and preventive maintenance. Why Work Here? Join a clean, organized, and growing manufacturing facility with steady business in the automotive sector, where your advanced maintenance skills in robotics, controls, and industrial systems are highly valued. You will benefit from comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and a structured time-off program. The environment supports long-term career stability, hands-on learning with advanced automation, and collaboration with experienced controls and engineering professionals. Work Environment The role is based in a clean and well-organized stamping and assembly facility that supports the automotive industry. The site operates multiple 300-400 ton presses (including Minister and Schuler machines) and automated bonding and assembly lines with Fanuc and Epson robots and Allen-Bradley PLCs. The position is on 1st shift, working Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with occasional Saturdays (approximately 1-2 times per month, sometimes as half days) to support production and preventive maintenance. The facility uses SAP or similar systems to manage maintenance activities and emphasizes thorough documentation and continuous improvement. Employees work in a non-union environment with access to modern industrial equipment, automation technology, and standard industrial work attire suitable for a production and maintenance setting. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Southfield, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $79040.00/yr. Clean and organized facility with plenty of business lined up in the automotive field Non Union facility 401K Match 15 PTO (prorated) Dental / Health / VIsion 1st Shift: 6am - 2pm Monday - Friday, Saturday's as needed for production / PM's 1-2x a month on Saturday's (could be 1/2 days) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Southfield,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026. About Aerotek We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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