Industrial Maintenance Technician
Adient · Romulus, MI
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Adient (automotive) in Romulus, MI. Journeyman status in maintenance or equivalent experience in machine repair, millwright, or electrical fields.
- Tools it names
- Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 70 other live reliability postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 59%
- PLC 42%
- ✓ Welding 27%
- EHS / safety 25%
- Robotics 21%
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This plant: Adient in Romulus
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Responsibilities
- ◆Perform maintenance and repair tasks on machinery using tools such as lathes, drill presses, metal cutting saws, grinders, and welding equipment.
- ◆Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to guide repair work.
- ◆Obtain and maintain a lift truck license.
- ◆Participate as a member of the plant emergency response team, completing required training including Hazwoper.
- ◆Follow work orders accurately and use maintenance department computer systems.
- ◆Work overtime as scheduled, including twelve-hour shifts and weekends.
- ◆Adhere to physical
requirements
including lifting, climbing, balancing, and passing safety and physical tests.
Must have
- ✓Journeyman status in maintenance or equivalent experience in machine repair, millwright, or electrical fields.
- ✓Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
- ✓Ability to use metalworking tools and demonstrate welding skills.
- ✓Willingness and ability to complete required training and certifications including Hazwoper and lift truck licensing.
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Job description
JOB TITLE: Midnight Technician
ONE SENTENCE SUMMARY: Seeking a skilled Midnight Technician to maintain and repair machinery, support emergency response, and ensure smooth production operations during the midnight shift.
Benefits
- •Competitive compensation and benefits.
- •14 paid holidays.
- •Paid time off after 90 days.
- •Tuition reimbursement.
- •Generous 401k match starting day 1.
- •Employee assistance program.
- •UAW membership after 90 days.
Schedule
- •Midnight shift (11pm - 7am), with potential day shift training (7am - 3pm) before transitioning.
Working conditions
- •Majority of work in a production environment with occasional exposure to fumes and moderate noise levels.
Primary location
Romulus Foam