Mechanical Technician

Our client, a Automotive Manufacturing company, is looking for a Mechanical Technician for their Warren, MI location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Perform all required tasks in relation to equipment setup, operation, cleaning, testing, and process checks to ensure reliable and consistent functionality.
• Work consistently in controlled, “clean room” environment while wearing required protective equipment.
• Utilize Job Instruction Training process to grow combined skill set of work group.
• Mix chemicals (liquids, powders, gases) to a specified recipe.
• Perform scheduled equipment maintenance and required cleaning.
• Observe equipment functionality and troubleshoot issues when needed.
• Maintain records on work performed, analyze data collected, and report results.
• Recommend revisions to lab process.
• Document best practices in battery cell manufacturing processes through standardized work instructions
• Use data collection to make well informed process improvements through corrective action.
• Identify and eliminate operational waste through use of Lean manufacturing tools.
• Execute problem solving techniques to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Maintain good housekeeping, safety practices, and supplies.
• Coordinate and exchange findings with engineering personnel outside work group
• Properly dispose of material waste
• Actively participate in team/group Business Plan Deployment meetings
• Coordinate Test/build/and Preventive maintenance activities with stakeholders and support teams to ensure on time completion.
• Vet incoming work requests to ensure equipment and hardware resources are in place to support.

• Two-year associate degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years previous working experience in a lab/testing environment
• Thorough knowledge of complex mechanical, chemical, and/or electrical concepts
• Working knowledge of computer applications used in lab/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to accurately interpret engineering instructions.
• Oral and written communication skills
• Analytical ability where problems are somewhat complex.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and assigned leaders in an inclusive, team environment.
• Previous working experience in a chemical laboratory
• Knowledge of vehicle battery systems and safe work practices
• Knowledge of test equipment, measuring, and recording devices
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical diagnostics and repair
• Machining and/or welding experience
• Implementation and use of Lean manufacturing tools and processes
• Some engineering teams and manufacturing teams
• High level of interaction with others
• Education requirement - Manager would like to see an associate’s degree, but it is not a must have. High School Diploma is required.
• Years of experience – at least 2-4 years of experience
• This contractor will likely start off doing CT and CMM work (measurement equipment used to scan parts, tear down and complete diagnostics) – nice to have experience with this  but not required
• Do not need battery experience, this is a plus
• Top 3 skills:
• Previous work in lab environment
• Mechatronics experience: 1-2 years’ experience

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities