Gear Center & eMotor Technical Operations Specialist (...
General Motors - Pontiac, MI
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Job Description Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Pontiac on a full-time basis. The Technical Operations Specialist (TOS) will be responsible for leading the maintenance activities for Gear Center and E Motor product development and ultra-low volume production equipment in the Artisan Innovation Center-Global Propulsion Systems. Candidate must be able to function in a manufacturing maintenance team culture and work independently under general direction of a supervisor. Work involves a considerable amount of perception and intuition, in order to make decisions. The primary areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to the following: + Be the u201chands-onu201d technical operational specialist, with both mechanical and electrical responsibilities to assure the reliability of all production equipment. + Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and problem solving the following electrical / mechanical equipment in assigned area:Conveyors & related equipmentAutomated equipmentTooling & fixturesElectrical equipment used in the manufacturing processVision systemsLubrication on all systems + Perform preventative and predictive maintenance activities per schedule + Organize, plan and execute maintenance and process projects to include process system upgrades and new installations, design, build & debug as required + Support 1st shift Operations with ability to support weekend and off shift needs as required + Responsible for the planning, scheduling, documenting and execution of all maintenance activities. + Provide technical (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic) expertise to the business unit team to assist in creating and implementing the best solutions to manufacturing challenges + Continually increase technical knowledge to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of equipment. + Support global manufacturing systems (GMS) compliance, business plan deployment (BPD), and global best practices + Participate and lead lean initiatives, such as continuous improvement events, as well as identifying and eliminating waste + Comply with company safety requirements and procedures. + Develop and execute strategies to enhance MAXIMO utilization, improving asset performance through better work order management, downtime tracking, spareu2011parts control, and preventive maintenance planning. Qualifications Required + Technical degree or Four-Year Apprenticeship required or equivalent experience with one of the following: Electrical Journeymanu2019s license orMechanical Journeymanu2019s licensewith minimum 5+ years of experience as maintenance mechanical or electrician technician: + Familiarity with high volume automotive manufacturing processes + Knowledge of advanced mechanical / electrical concepts + Knowledge of maintenance and construction standards and codes, and applicable laws and regulations + High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others + General knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to include basic electricity and electronics, controls and instrumentation, mechanical drives and power transmission systems, fluid power and pneumatics + Working knowledge of general maintenance principles and blueprint reading/schematics + Strong oral and written communication skills for effective communication + Outstanding problem solving and analytical skills to resolve unusual and difficult problems Preferred + Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens Controllers + Ability to trouble shoot and solve controls related hardware and software issues. + Operate industrial mobile equipment + Working knowledge of MAXIMO maintenance management system. 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Created: 2026-05-11