About The Role

Under the guidance of the department leadership, this role is responsible for executing production strategies and tactical plans at the Astemo Berea Plant. The position collaborates with the leadership team to establish priorities and objectives and ensures their effective implementation. This role supports production, while acting as a strategic partner to other departments across the organization. This role exercises independent judgment regularly while operating within established guidelines.

Essential Functions

Start, stop, and operate production equipment (including: hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, and programmable logic controllers, etc.) for the purposes of troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Accurately identify equipment deficiencies.
Perform emergency equipment repairs as required.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to equipment per schedule and instruction.
Perform equipment modifications, rebuilds, and upgrades as needed.
Installation or relocation of new and existing equipment.
Conducts all duties in a safe and responsible manner.
Understands and complies to all OSHA.
Completes documentation as required by the organization.
Housekeeping and 5S responsibilities as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

Knowledge, skills & abilities

Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Possess ability to perform duties utilizing current company software applications (including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and current ERP system). Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required. This position performs job duties in an ethical and professional manner.

Basic knowledge and skills in welding, fabrication, and CNC machining equipment.
Strong knowledge and experience with: Electrical circuits, sensors, PLC, CNC and other control systems.

Electrical meters, electrical schematics, and troubleshooting.
Pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, components and control systems.
Industrial equipment safety requirements and systems.

Ability to operate forklifts, booms and scissor lifts.
Prefer individuals with a degree/certification in industrial maintenance or other related field.
Prefer individual with a minimum of 2 years industrial maintenance experience.

Working Conditions & Requirements

Required to work 40hrs per week, as well as any required overtime.
Required to stand for long periods of time.
Required to lift/move up to 40lbs.
Required to use mechanical assistance devices such as ladders, lifts, etc.
Up to 10% domestic and international may be required as needed.
Required to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to office and laboratory areas.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.