Maintenance Technician II

pistongroup· Other
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📍 Auburn Hills, MI, USCONTRACTOR

About this role

Overview

The position will provide a wide variety of assembly equipment, maintenance, repairs and services for Production. Provide general building repair and maintenance. This includes all preventative, predictive and reactive maintenance requirements.

 

Piston Automotive wasn’t just founded to make things. It was founded to make things better. And that begins with building better teams solely dedicated to achieving excellence at every level of execution through a combination of experience, expertise, and a deep seeded passion for what we do. Our assemblies consistently set the standard because our people consistently raise the bar.

 

Why Piston Automotive?

Competitive Wages, Paid Holidays & Vacation, Medical & Rx Plans, Dental & Vision Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Life & Disability Coverage, 401K with Company Match, Tuition Reimbursement , Vehicle and Product Discounts

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities:

 

  • Inspect, maintain and repair assembly equipment
  • Perform and follow through on regular, preventative and predictive maintenance of equipment
  • Debug and troubleshoot electrical issue related to assembly equipment
  • Use electrical prints to trace the wiring and resolve issues
  • Debug and troubleshoot pneumatic issues related to regulators, valves and cylinders
  • Light Fabrication of miscellaneous  items for the production shop floor (i.e., holding fixtures, brackets and material handling items)
  • Repair work includes basic painting, simple carpentry, routine plumbing repairs and routine or special facility maintenance functions
  • Receive work orders and schedule own assignments
  • Effectively multitask and prioritize work
  • Follow standard safety procedures, correct safety and environmental hazards and report then to the appropriate supervisor immediately
  • May be required to work overtime in emergency situations or when it would be advantageous to perform task at a time other than regular hours
  • Interface with Production IT department to ensure smooth system performance and enhancements
  • Install, maintain and troubleshoot secondary high and low voltage electrical systems
  • Perform facilities repair and maintenance as required

Nice to Have

  • Troubleshooting and repairs of PLC controls and communications systems
  • Troubleshooting  and repairs of DC Torque Control Systems

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and/or six or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of general building maintenance and repair
  • Sufficient mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and correct mechanical malfunctions
  • Proficient in electrical repair and machinery installation
  • Proficient with High Voltage Electrical Safety and associated Arc Flash requirements
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems and plumbing
  • Ability to recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards in the work place and display proper judgment in responding to them
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructional manuals, vendor manuals, technical data and work orders
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to perform tasks or functions completely with minimal supervision
  • Ability to operate in a team oriented environment
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical labor
  • Complete understanding of Plant electrical systems, including DC Voltage and AC Voltage 24 V to 480 V.
  • Proficiency in electrical installations with conduit and wiring practices.
  • Experience using sensing and control devices
  • Support follow and support the Lock Out /Tag Out program.
  • Proficient with PLC troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; RS Loqix 500 & RS Loqix 5000, RS View & RS Panelbuilder
  • Proficient with Vision System troubleshooting, programming and communications using the following software; Cognex Insite Explorer, Cognex and may include others depending on equipment
  • Experience with standard office computing systems including Word, Office, Excel, and internet browsers

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Maintenance Technician II position at pistongroup?
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Where is the Maintenance Technician II position at pistongroup located?
This Maintenance Technician II role at pistongroup is based in Auburn Hills, MI, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Maintenance Technician II role at pistongroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a CONTRACTOR position. It is posted as a Maintenance Technician II role in the Other department at pistongroup.
Which team or department does the Maintenance Technician II at pistongroup belong to?
This Maintenance Technician II position is part of the Other department at pistongroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Maintenance Technician II position at pistongroup?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to pistongroup's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Maintenance Technician II job at pistongroup posted?
This Maintenance Technician II position at pistongroup was posted on Apr 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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