Maintenance Technician

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.

The role of the Maintenance Technician Level 2 is a valuable member of the plant technical team who supports the plant operations so products can be manufactured without interruption. Maintenance Technicians will have a critical role in the organization and will be responsible for performing preventive, planned and emergency maintenance. Level 2 Maintenance Technician will have a trade school degree/certificate and 10+ years of verifiable experience or a Journeyman card and be able to lead level 1 maintenance technicians on work to be performed.

This role reports to the shift maintenance supervisor.

• Work safely by following all rules, processes and procedures established by the plant management team.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned work area.
• Report to work at least 10 minutes before shift start to receive work assignment and apply all required PPE.
• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Diagnoses equipment failures, find the root cause and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team.
• Maintain facilities and related equipment by properly following preventative maintenance schedules. Troubleshooting and installing electrical and mechanical components as required to keep all facilities functional as needed.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Maintains 5S and housekeeping in all work areas, especially when completed work on the production floor.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments on machines and equipment.
• Takes initiative to improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required).
• Uses maintenance systems effectively (PM Tracking (Infor), Spares Inventory (Tofino), Issue Tracking).
• Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Recommends countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns.
• Participates in Total Productive Maintenance team while taking on small improvement projects to assist in improving the factory.
• Follows all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5‑S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team operates safely at all times, always leading by example.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your Supervisor.
• Provide complete set of tools to perform maintenance activities.
• Perform work on an aerial lift and operate an industrial fork truck and similar equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management team.
• International Operating System (IOS):
  Understand, apply and meet all function‑related IOS 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…