Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician maintains production and facilities equipment by performing preventive, predictive, project and reactive maintenance services on all UGN machines and equipment as required by individual plant configurations.This position works a rotating 12-hour schedule working 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM (36-hours week 1, 48-hours week 2).
Responsibilities:

1. Provide maintenance function Preventive, Predictive, Project & Reactive
2. Communicate required supply of essential spare parts
3. Maintain production and facilities equipment manuals library relating to facility
4. Maintain up to date equipment history
5. Maintain training level to perform adequate maintenance performance

Mechanical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize Proteus computerized maintenance management system for work scheduling, obtaining location and reorder of replacement spare parts and recording work performed for equipment history.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and use your senses and devices to identify the need for repair maintenance. Collaborate with maintenance staff as needed for correct diagnosis and repair of machines.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to remove adjust or replace consumable components, or install new or repaired parts in defective machine and/or equipment.
• Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Operate testing devices, welders, drill press, grinders, oxy fuel and propane torches, saws to maintain machines and equipment.
• Clean and maintain HVAC and air compressor coils.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery. Upon discovery of damaged components replacement may be necessary.
• Clean, lubricate & adjust equipment per scheduled.
• Start devices after repair to test performance.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, and repair truck loading dock plates to maintain in operational order.
• Replace electric motor bearings and rewire motors.
• Test automated machinery and verify repairs.
• Test and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.
• Repair and maintain production facility.

Facilities Electrical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of facilities equipment including re-securing contact terminations.
• Inspect and test equipment such as transformers, motors, controls, lighting fixtures, wiring and component parts.
• Inspect and repair or replace faulty electrical components such as printed circuit boards.

Facilities Professional Responsibilities:

• Communicate task completed to team leaders and supervisors before leaving the area.
• Communicate faulty conditions found during equipment evaluations to Maintenance Coordinator and Technicians for follow up repair or replacement beyond your experience level.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree from a college or technical school; and one plus years related experience and or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure and equipment manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively.
• Knowledge of Office applications such as Word, Excel and Internet software.
• May be required to have/obtain licenses to operate powered industrial trucks, boom lifts, scissor lifts, or other types of equipment used to facilitate equipment repairs and accessibility.

Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States-Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico-specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.
The Somerset, Kentucky, facility opened in 2005, and is a dynamic and fast-paced plant with more than 350 team members, all intensely focused on improving production systems and overall efficiency. UGN Somerset is a 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility, the first to produce the Ultra-Light™ acoustic carpet system. Throughout the years, the Somerset plant has received many health and safety awards, including the "Perfect Record Award" from the National Safety Council, and the Manpower Safety Partner Award. In 2011, it also was awarded the Honda Green Factory Achievement Award for Recognition of Green Factory Activities in the area of Conservation of Natural Resources.
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