Maintenance Tech
Cooper Standard · Spartanburg, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Cooper Standard (automotive) in Spartanburg, SC.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- IATF 16949, Machining, Injection molding, Welding, Extrusion, SAP
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How this role compares
Against 43 other live reliability postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 55%
- PLC 32%
- ✓ Welding 25%
- Tooling 23%
- ✓ EHS / safety 23%
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Stands out: this posting asks for IATF 16949, Injection molding, Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Cooper Standard in Spartanburg
2 other open roles at this site.
- Automation Technician · Controls · Technician
- Process Engineer · Process
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Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe repair and troubleshooting of maintenance equipment. This includes, but may not be limited to installation, preventative maintenance, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and decommissioning of equipment and machinery.
Primary
Responsibilities
- ◆Provides hands‐on involvement and completion of tasks and/or direction to contractor(s) service companies performing or assisting to get the projects complete
- ◆Performs a variety of service work in the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Pipe Fitting, Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding & Fabrication, Sheet Metal Working, Machining, Rigging, Erection, HVAC, Refrigeration, Etc.
- ◆Takes a proactive approach to safety in all work activities
- ◆Assist in the start‐up and shutdown of facilities, as needed
- ◆Administrative
responsibilities
may include but are not limited to: Parts, material and service ordering and scheduling, researching and purchasing, maintaining records, files, manuals and other shop maintenance related items
- ◆Maintain organization of the Maintenance Crib & Office and its contents making sure all tools and related equipment used for maintenance purposes are in good operable condition. Also, ensure consumable parts and frequently used maintenance items are in inventory, organized and available for use
- ◆Maintain all Shop – Process Control Instrument Calibration
requirements
- ✓Ensure compliance with regulations and enforce industry guidelines set by but not limited to OSHA, ANSI, EPA, NFPA, OCWD and TS16949: 2002 Standards
- ✓Ensures 6S, housekeeping and health and safety standards are maintained
- ✓Must operate in a manner that reinforces, supports, and is consistent with the Cooper Standard Leadership Model
- ✓May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
- ✓Must be willing to work overtime as needed and directed by manager
Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent required
- ✓Two Year College Degree or applicable Technical Training and Certification is preferred.
- ✓Two plus years of experience, industrial maintenance
- ✓Strong mechanical aptitude is required, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems
- ✓Electrical and Hydraulic experience necessary, ability to troubleshoot and repair issues.
- ✓Experience with rubber and/or plastic extrusion/ injection molding and extrusion equipment preferred
- ✓Strong communication skills
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- ✓Use of CMMS (MP2, SAP) software a plus
- ✓Forklift/Lift Truck / Aerial Lift operator experience a plus
- ✓Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload
- ✓Must be able to read metric and imperial prints, schematics and equipment manuals.
- ✓Must be able to lift a minimum of fifty pounds
- ✓Positive teamwork and attitude required to support the manufacturing environment
- ✓Experience with OSHA standards and Lockout/Tagout preferred
- ✓Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
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Job Description
The Cooper Standard Spartanburg, SC manufacturing plant is looking to hire a Maintenance Tech!
Work Environment/Work Conditions
- •Professional Office Environment
- •Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
- •Travel to offsite locations when required
- •Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury
Position Type
Regular
Remote Status
On-site