Job Description

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Manufacturing & Operations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritize maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime and support production schedules.
• Lead the troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of production equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Track, analyze, and report equipment downtime, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Coordinate PLC troubleshooting, repairs, and improvement projects to maintain equipment reliability and optimize performance.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts, and technical documentation to support maintenance activities and equipment improvements.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other departments to resolve equipment-related issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with company safety standards, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, downtime reports, and KPI metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance, maintenance processes, and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing production demands.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices, preventive maintenance systems, and manufacturing processes.

Education

• Associate degree in Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience coordinating maintenance activities or leading maintenance personnel preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience utilizing root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems, maintenance documentation, and manufacturing KPI reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide daily leadership, direction, and support to a team of nine Maintenance Technicians across three shifts, ensuring safe work practices, efficient maintenance operations, and consistent support of production objectives.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods while working in manufacturing environments
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull items such as documents, sample parts, or small tools (up to 50 lbs.)
• Work safely in environments that may include noise, temperature variation, moving equipment, and industrial materials
• Ability to effectively communicate in Business English

Work Environment

Manufacturing shop floor environment with regular exposure to production equipment

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.