
Maintenance Tech Tier II
Dana · Louisville, KY
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Dana (automotive) in Louisville, KY. Inspecting, troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and tooling components.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, PLC, Robotics, Welding, Tooling, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 32 other live reliability postings in Kentucky.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 52%
- Automation 36%
- Root cause 33%
- ✓ Robotics 33%
- ✓ Welding 33%
- Team leadership 30%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Dana
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Dana in Louisville
1 other open role at this site.
- Weld Engineer · Manufacturing
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Responsibilities
Responsible for maintenance activities that are performed to keep the plant and equipment operating efficiently and effectively.
Troubleshooting, adjusting, installing and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment such as batteries, PC’s, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, timers, servo driven equipment, photo electrical devices, transducers, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) and encoders and related.
Inspecting, troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and/or replacing mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and tooling components.
Inspecting, troubleshooting, installing, repairing, and/or replacing hydraulic and pneumatic equipment such as lubricators, hoses, FRL’s and coils along with hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
Analyzes and solves electrical and mechanical problems and assists manufacturing personnel on process-related issues.
Welding / Fabrication projects, improves and make repairs to tools, work stations and equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance and establishes new PM activities as needed; utilizes eMaint CMMS system.
Involvement in installation of machinery & equipment as well as plant rearrangements.
Continuous process improvement implementation with respect to Lean Manufacturing principles.
Understands, follows, and implements all safety-related standards and practices.
Performs other duties and assignments as required.
Knowledge of and experience in
PLC’s and Controls.
Hydraulics.
Pneumatics.
Welding and Fabricating.
Ability to write, troubleshoot and edit programs for Allen Bradley PLC’s a plus.
Electrical experience and knowledge in 480V 3-phase, 120V, DC voltage, high AMP loads and Delta and Y systems.
Experience with troubleshooting / programming Fanuc & ABB robots.
Must be able to read and interpret CAD mechanical, electrical & pneumatic drawings, blueprints and schematics.
Welding and fabrication experience.
Experience with OSHA safety standards for industrial machinery, local electrical codes and Lock Out Tag Out procedures.
Must be available to work overtime, off-shifts, weekends, holidays and shutdowns when necessary.
Ability to travel when needed.
Fluent in such computer skills/programs as MS Excel, Word, e-mail, data entry, etc.
Exemplary attendance history.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple duties and meet deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently; self-motivated to manage through shift priorities and issues.
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Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Long Description
& skills
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Technical degree, Journeyman Card / License preferred.
4+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience preferred, preferably in the automotive industry.
Good electrical and mechanical skills, as demonstrated through an aptitude test.
