Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• Conduct troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities to support maintenance and production.
• Responsible for programming the robots, understanding programming logic and robot controls and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for stabilizing processes by determining root cause of process issues and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures for troubleshooting, operating and maintaining production equipment, processes and plant facilities.

This hourly role is a part of our Maintenance team and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor/Maintenance Manager.

Required experience:

• Associates Degree in Manufacturing Processes, Robotics, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of six (6) years manufacturing or related technical, hand on experience.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and correcting workflow problems.
• Ability to train and mentor others in root cause and problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Knowledge of automated processes including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and control systems and how they interact with each other.

Working conditions:

• We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Greenville facility in Fountain Inn, South Carolina offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• Greenville SC is located situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately halfway between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC.
• Falls Park on the Reedy has riverside gardens, a suspension bridge and waterfall views.
• Crystal-clear lakes, pristine waterfalls and gorgeous mountain vistas make the Upcountry a destination all its own.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Required Skills

Required Experience

• Requires a bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 8-10 years of relevant work experience OR a demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
• Prefer 5 to 10 years experience in retail marketing to include a thorough understanding of Point of Purchase visual collateral and associated materials used in a retail environment, preferably on a National brand.
• Must possess in-depth knowledge of various print methods, substrates, and concept engineering used in retail marketing and the ability to evaluate supplier performance. Also, knowledge of display structural engineering and display manufacturing processes for corrugate, wire/metal, wood, thermoform, acrylic and other plastics.
• Must demonstrate strong project management, relationship-building, and communication skills, to include the ability to communicate and interact with a variety of external Clients and internal personnel at the level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity, stating messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand. Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations.  Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to solve somewhat more complex tasks or problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job, and be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately.
• Must be able to demonstrate and apply strong functional computer knowledge (expertise) in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments.
• Must be able to travel when required.

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER