Technical Operations Specialist

Job Description

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This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Grand Rapids COMP on a full-time basis.

The Role:

Technical Operations Specialist (TOS) - supports production in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and problem-solving manufacturing process equipment. The selected candidate must be able to function in a manufacturing maintenance team culture, where lean manufacturing principles are highly integrated and work is done independently under general direction of a supervisor. Work involves a considerable amount of perception and intuition, in order to make decisions. The selected candidate will work in several departments where you will demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and learning abilities with a nominal amount of cross training. This position will be on 2nd shift (2pm to 10:30pm) and will require over-time as needed.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Train entry level technicians.
• Perform assigned electrical and mechanical work.
• Responsible for operation, repair, and maintenance of the following electrical and mechanical equipment in assigned area: conveyors & related equipment, robots, automated equipment, programmable controllers, tooling & fixtures, local air handling equipment, electrical equipment used in the manufacturing process, vision systems, and lubrication on all systems.
• Perform tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities per schedule.
• Be the "hands-on" technical operational specialist, with both mechanical and electrical responsibilities to assure the optimization of all production equipment.
• Organize, plan and execute maintenance and process projects to include process system upgrades and new installations, design, build & debug as required.
• Support weekend and off shift needs as required.
• Responsible for the planning, scheduling, documenting and execution of all maintenance activities. The activities include operator maintenance training, and reliability centered maintenance activities: predictive, preventative, planned and reactive for electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, and robotic.
• Address all machine related issues, with co-workers and management personnel with accuracy, in a timely manner, giving updates and schedules as necessary.
• Provide technical (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic) expertise to the business unit team to assist in creating and implementing the best solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Continually increase technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work methods to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of equipment.
• Conduct technical training to maintain the proficiency of the workforce and peers.
• Support all production operators, systems & tools which enable the production organization to own the process and achieve all throughput and uptime targets.
• Support global manufacturing systems compliance, business plan deployment, and global best practices.
• Participate and lead lean initiatives, such continuous improvement events, identifying and eliminating all types of waste.
• Maintain knowledge of all safety devices, procedures, the company, OSHA and MIOSHA regulatory requirements regarding machinery to identify, communicate and resolve all potential safety issues in an effort to eliminate all accidents.

Additional Job Description

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Technical degree or Electrical Journeyman's license or Mechanical Journeyman's license or 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience as a maintenance or electrical technician.
• MUST be able to work 2nd shift.
• Ability to work over-time as needed.
• Familiarity with high volume automotive manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of advanced mechanical / electrical concepts.
• Knowledge of maintenance and construction standards and codes, and applicable laws and regulations.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to include basic electricity and electronics, controls and instrumentation, programmable logic control (PLC), robotics, mechanical drives and power transmission systems, fluid power and pneumatics.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance principles, blueprint reading/schematics and welding.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for effective communication.
• Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills to resolve unusual and difficult problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work well with others; ability to train others.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• 8+ years of experience as a maintenance or electrician technician.
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC 5000 and Siemens HMI.
• Knowledge to read / edit PLC programs.
• Practical knowledge of associated process equipment operations, sequencing, error-proofing and diagnostic capabilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to maintenance needs.
• Fanuc robotics programming and maintenance experience.
• Welding MIG, TIG, brazing, ARC experience.

About GM

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Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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