Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

Orion Plant – Auburn Hills, MI

The primary responsibilities of this role are to repair, install, and maintain mechanical/electrical components on plant machinery, utilities, and equipment. Additionally, the maintenance team supports the entire facility, providing opportunities to learn and develop skills in a variety of industrial maintenance disciplines. This position requires the employee to safely troubleshoot, repair, install, maintain, and work on industrial electrical systems and equipment operating at voltages up to and including 480 VAC three-phase power distribution systems.

The Role:

• Execute work orders and complete documentation as required.
• Maintain electrical/mechanical equipment or apparatus by tracing and testing circuits and inspecting for mechanical failures.
• Install and repair electrical/electronic equipment such as wiring devices, motors, transformers, starters, circuit breakers, relays, circuit boards, motor drives, PLC modules, etc.
• Maintain, install, diagnose, repair, and monitor HVAC equipment, boilers, air compressors, water treatment, lint systems, fire protection equipment, and utilities in the plant structure.
• Perform preventative maintenance per schedules and standards.
• Foster a culture of safety awareness through correct and proper maintenance processes, procedures and actions.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs or ladders, bending/crouching.
• The ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Working at heights when needed

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of experience in the manufacturing maintenance field.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment to verify the absence or presence of voltage on circuits up to 480 VAC.
• Ability to safely work around and troubleshoot industrial equipment utilizing 480 VAC electrical systems.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs.
• Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems including 480 VAC three-phase power distribution, motor controls, electrical panels, transformers, VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and electrical safety practices.
• Knowledge of OSHA electrical safety requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, and arc-flash awareness.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Can perform tasks associated with installation of new equipment (bending conduit, pulling wire, installing disconnects, assessing phase/voltage/grounding)

Bonus If You Have:

• Technical or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Electronics or related field.
• Experience with Vision Systems (Keyence, Cognex, etc.)
• Experience with Robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)
• Experience with HMI systems and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.)
• Knowledge of safety standards (machine safety, guarding, interlocks)
• Lean / TPM experience
• Journeymen’s Card
• Experience in Automotive Manufacturing

Education Requirements

GED or High School Diploma

Benefits

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

• Vision insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Compensation Data

• Overtime opportunities available

• Pay: $35/hr

• 1st Shift/Mid Shift until Q1 of 2027, then the role will transition to second shift based on business needs.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.

• We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

• Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.