We are AUTOKINITON (pronounced auto-ken-i- TAHN )

Axis Engineering is a company of AUTOKINITON which delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

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To help us drive excellence, as a Press Repair II, you’ll get to:

· Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.

· Perform inspections on stamping presses and associated equipment

· Visually inspect and listen to stamping presses, machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions

· Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems

· Major and minor repairs to stamping presses and associated equipment

· Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area

· Operate forklifts, articulating booms, scissor lifts and mobile cranes, overhead cranes

· Disassemble, move, reassemble, and install machinery

· Wire and troubleshoot basic electrical control circuits

· Travel to customer locations locally & overnight

This full-time role is a part of our Maintenance Team and reports to the Operations Manager

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Required education & experience:

· High school Diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.

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****Required Skills & Abilities

· Able and willing to work any shift assigned

· Able to interprets mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings

· Ability to travel when required (up to 75%)

· Able to work outside when required

· Basic toolroom machinery

· Basic measuring tools

· Hilo Operation

· Overhead Crane Operation

· Aerial Lift Operation

· Welding

Working conditions:

· We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our location in Grand Rapids, MI offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 15 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December and a generous referral bonus policy!!

• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Required Skills

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• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to solve somewhat more complex tasks or problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job, and be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately.
• Must be able to demonstrate and apply strong functional computer knowledge (expertise) in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments.
• Must be able to travel when required.

 

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