Maintenance Technician (Maintenance)

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

Supervisory Capacity:               No Supervisory Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain all equipment and facilities.
• Analyse mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.
• Examine and test equipment after repairs, changeovers or extended downtime.
• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records.
• Review Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement; propose and implement continuous productivity, process and quality improvement actions for all facilities.

• Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor.
• Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met. 
• Set up requisitions for supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime.
• Keep most recent documentation related to maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements. 
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures. 
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

N/A Specific Requirements

Technical School

Area of Study:     Specialization in Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

3 Minimum Years of Experience with Maintenance / Engineering.

1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues – 24v dc, 120v, 240v, and 3 phase electronic circuits.
• Experience operating basic shop tools. 
• High level of mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety and/or complexity, which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment. 
• Ability to work in matrix organization. 

• Journeyman Electrical License.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of equipment including but not limited to – light assembly, plastic welding technology, injection molding machines, slush machines, foam in place equipment, robots.
• Welding experience.
• PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.
• Excellent Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic circuit troubleshooting.

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing):                            Occasionally

Movement (Walking):                                                           Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 50 lbs):                                     Frequently

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing):                                   Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone):    Occasionally

Required:          English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking) 

Preferred:          None

Must be able to match the pace of work to the speed of equipment.

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions.

Exposure to hazardous equipment daily.

Work is indoor in a manufacturing setting that may not be temperature controlled.

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