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GKN Automotive Industrial Maintenance Tech, Heat Treat - Plant 1, Third Shift in Newton, North Carolina
Mechanical - Diagnose machine operating problems. Change out fixtures, install equipment, lubricate and adjust parts, maintain gear boxes and drive trains. Replace heat treat oven components. Detect and repair leaks with air and fluid lines on equipment. Maintain hydraulic systems, interpret mechanical and hydraulic drawings. Replace / rebuild accumulators; air handling units, and phosphate piping, waste treatment plumbing systems. Depressurize equipment prior to changing filters. Disassemble machinery in order to diagnose operating problems and restore to proper working order. Choose proper hand and power tools according to the assigned task. Look up parts via machine manual and SAP system.
Electrical - maintain wiring systems for robots, conveyors, machines, and building lighting; complex control panel troubleshooting, equipment sensors, PLC, cable problems. Use electrical measurement tools such as multi-meters. Troubleshoot and replace electrical motors. Read electrical prints.
Troubleshooting washer heaters, heat exchangers, heat treat ovens, sealing station heating element, electrical cabinet air conditioning systems, cooling towers and chillers, multiline heating elements, building furnace, motor starter heating, welding heat control, laser welder heat exchanger, heating elements on the phosphate line.
Communicate to respective Supervisor when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality.
Technicians must be able to diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic problems with equipment. Position is slotted for third shift, with frequent overtime and possible weekend work required.
High School Diploma is required. Experience as a Maintenance Tech is highly preferred.
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.