Maintenance Technician 1

Dana · Paris, TN

Level: Technician
Team: Reliability
Industry: Automotive
Posted: 9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Dana (automotive) in Paris, TN. Communication, both verbal and written work orders, to keep shift and maintenance supervisor informed of completed mold changes, PMs, materials used or needed, and scheduled downtime requirements.

Tools it names: PLC, Injection molding

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How this role compares

Against 42 other live reliability postings in Tennessee.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 53%
✓ PLC 49%
Welding 30%
EHS / safety 30%
Root cause 28%
Tooling 23%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Injection molding, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Responsibilities

◆Desire and skills required to work closely with shift supervision to maintain a maximum of 3% downtime for unscheduled maintenance and mold changes
◆Communication, both verbal and written work orders, to keep shift and maintenance supervisor informed of completed mold changes, PMs, materials used or needed, and scheduled downtime

requirements

✓Always keep production equipment and maintenance area clean and orderly
✓Maintenance Technicians will take direction from Production Supervisors in the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor (off-shifts).
✓Ability to perform job duties without direct supervision.
✓Willing to take training classes to improve knowledge and understanding
✓Willing to work on off shifts
✓Must be willing to work overtime when needed

Knowledge in the following industrial disciplines is required to troubleshoot and maintain computerized injection molding presses and the associated equipment:

Electronics Electrical

Hydraulics Pneumatics

Mechanical Plumbing

Equipment Set-Up

Qualifications

✓Two (2) + years experience in an industrial position and/or related formal training required
✓Industrial Maintenance Certificate preferred
✓PLC and electronics experience preferred
✓Must have ability to drive a forklift and use a hand lift
✓Must have the ability to use hand tools, amp probes, multimeter
✓Must have troubleshooting ability

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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 two primary markets – passenger vehicle and commercial truck 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.