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0990 Maintenance Team Leader-2nd Shift

Lear · Auburn Hills, MI

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level reliability role at Lear (automotive) in Auburn Hills, MI. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing systems.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, TPM, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics, Automation

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How this role compares

Against 70 other live reliability postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $87k–$145k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 59%
  • PLC 42%
  • Welding 27%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 25%
  • ✓ Robotics 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for TPM, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Lear in Auburn Hills

4 other open roles at this site · 6 people we found on the reliability team.

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Responsibilities

  • ◆Coordinate and prioritize work assignments to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities
  • ◆Support training, mentoring, and skill development of team members
  • ◆Ensure adherence to safety standards, policies, and procedures across the team
  • ◆Partner with production leadership to align maintenance support with operational needs
  • ◆Monitor work quality and ensure completion meets plant and company standards
  • ◆Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including downtime reduction and equipment reliability
  • ◆Assist in planning and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs
  • ◆Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions
  • ◆Maintain accurate maintenance records and support reporting

requirements

Physical

Requirements

  • ✓Standing for long periods of time, climbing stairs or ladders, bending/crouching.
  • ✓The ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
  • ✓Working at heights when needed

Your

Qualifications

  • ✓5 Years experience in the manufacturing maintenance field
  • ✓Experience in automotive production and high-volume manufacturing
  • ✓Strong understanding of electrical/ mechanical/ computer systems work
  • ✓Proficiency with industrial automation language
  • ✓Experience using diagnostic tools
  • ✓High school diploma or GED
  • ✓Technical or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Automation Technology, Industrial maintenance, Electronics or related field.
  • ✓Certifications (Lockout tagout)
  • ✓Licenses (forklift)
  • ✓Journeymen’s Card
  • ✓Demonstrated history of leading teams
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Maintenance Technician- Team Leader

Orion Plant – Auburn Hills, MI

As a member of the Maintenance team, the Maintenance Leader will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated production equipment. This position diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and computer‑controlled systems, executes preventive maintenance, and supports production teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery. In addition, this role provides leadership and coordination for maintenance activities, supporting team performance, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your work will include, but not be limited to

  • •Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair automated manufacturing systems
  • •Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and blueprints
  • •Perform preventative maintenance per schedules and standards
  • •Support production teams
  • •Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new or modified equipment
  • •Follow all safety, OSHA, and plant procedures, including lockout/tagout.

Team Leader

Bonus If You Have

  • •Experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa)
  • •Experience with HMI systems and industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, etc.)
  • •Knowledge of safety standards (machine safety, guarding, interlocks)
  • •Lean / TPM experience

Benefits

  • •Dental insurance
  • •Employee assistance program
  • •Health insuranc e
  • •Vision insurance
  • •Tuition Reimbursement
  • •Paid time off

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