Advance the automotive market and advance your career at Gentex! Join a collaborative culture devoted to innovation, cooperation, and continuous improvement. Your ideas are not just heard, they are celebrated! Explore Gentex today!POSITION OVERVIEWThe Maintenance III - E will repair equipment during downtime situations, perform routine maintenance on equipment at scheduled intervals, and repair serviceable components offline. This team member is also expected to continuously evaluate equipment condition and seek opportunities for improving repair times and effectiveness.WHAT YOU'LL DO* Respond to production downtime requests in a timely manner with a focus on positive internal customer service.* Troubleshoot faulty equipment to root cause, perform quality repairs as needed and escalate concerns to necessary departments.* Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on equipment, while documenting work in Maintenance Management System.* Assist in the installation, modification, and relocation of equipment, including making connections to facility level utilities.* Provide input as needed when equipment is purchased or upgraded to improve service and maintainability.* Leverage Inventory Management System to locate and source available machine components.* Mentor and develop Maintenance I and II team members going through the Gentex-sponsored apprenticeship program.* Other duties as assigned.HOW YOU'LL DO IT* Problem solving: Defining a problem, determining the cause, identifying, prioritizing and selecting alternatives for a solution, and implementing a solution.* Fostering teamwork: Building effective partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.* Optimizing work processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.* Technical expertise: Demonstrating depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area.* Personal accountability: Keeping promises and honoring commitments, accepting responsibility for one's actions and assuming responsibility when dealing with problems, crises, and issues.* Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.* Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.* Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.WHAT TO BRING* 2-year technical degree or Journeyman certification.* 5-10 years' experience in manufacturing maintenance.* Proficient in Microsoft office* Thorough understanding and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, vacuum pneumatic and hydraulic systems.* Meet the Following Physical Demands:* High level of hand dexterity/coordination* Ability to stand, remain stationary, and/or move about for 8 hours.* Ability to ascend ladders and traverse multiple building floors and areas.* Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.* Bending, reaching, squatting, or otherwise positioning body around equipment of varying heights* Must be able to work overtime as needed.WHAT WILL HELP* Experience working with CAD software.* Experience with troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controller programs.* Experience in electrical panel wiring* Experience in machining* Experience in automated robotic systems* Experience in inventory management systemsGentex is an equal opportunity employerGentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.AssistanceGentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at
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