Piston Automotive

Maintenance Technician III

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week ago(3/13/2026 1:12 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-2189
Shift
Standard 8am-5pm
Job Locations
US-MI-Auburn Hills
Category
Other

Overview

The position will provide a wide variety of assembly equipment, maintenance, repairs and services for Production. Provide general building repair and maintenance. This includes all preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance requirements.

 

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

 

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities:

 

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment
  • Troubleshoot, electrical and pneumatic circuits
  • Troubleshoot, mechanical issues in assembly equipment
  • Complete preventive maintenance as scheduled
  • Complete daily log and preventive maintenance paperwork
  • Light Fabrication of miscellaneous items for the production shop floor (i.e., holding fixtures, brackets and material handling items)
  • Repair work includes basic painting, simple carpentry, routine plumbing repairs and routine or special facility maintenance functions
  • Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards and report then to the appropriate supervisor immediately
  • May be required to work overtime in emergency situations or when it would be advantageous to perform task at a time other than regular hours
  • Interface with Production IT department to ensure smooth system performance and enhancements
  • Provide assistance to mechanical installations as directed
  • Perform facilities repair and maintenance as required
    • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and/or six or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair
  • Sufficient mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and correct mechanical malfunctions
  • Proficient in electrical repair and machinery installation
  • Proficient with High Voltage Electrical Safety and associated Arc Flash requirements
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems and plumbing
  • Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the work place and display proper judgment in responding to them
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, vendor manuals, technical data and work orders
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to perform tasks or functions completely with minimal supervision
  • Ability to operate in a team oriented environment
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labor
  • Perform facilities repair and maintenance as required
  • Complete understanding of Plant electrical systems, including DC Voltage and AC Voltage 24 V to 480 V.
  • Proficiency in electrical installations with conduit and wiring practices.
  • Experience using sensing and control devices
  • Support follow and support the Lock Out /Tag Out program.
  • Proficient with PLC troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; RS Loqix 500 & RS Loqix 5000, RS View & RS Panelbuilder
  • Proficient with Vision System troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; Cognex Insite Explorer, Cognex and may include others depending on equipment
  • Experience with standard office computing systems including Word, Office, Excel, and internet browsers

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