Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift at Yanfeng USA Automotive Trim in Harrison Township, Michigan

Job Description:

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. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.

• Install, repair, and maintain all equipment and facilities.


• Analyze mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality.


• Examine and test equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime.


• Record operational data, such as pressure readings, length of stroke, feeds, and speeds for use in set-up and preventive maintenance records.


• Review Production System Efficiency and Quality System Efficiency workshops to support continuous improvement; propose and implement continuous productivity, process, and quality improvement actions for all facilities.


• Facilitate equipment moves on the shop floor.


• Give advice on technical specifications of new equipment and alterations on existing equipment and facilities, making sure manufacturing, maintainability and Health, Safety & Environmental requirements are met. 


• Set up requisitions for supplies, equipment, and facilities.


• Participate in the management of the inventory of spare parts and consumables to eliminate downtime.


• Keep most recent documentation related to maintenance.


• All other duties as assigned.

Required Education Level:

Technical School

Area of Study:     Specialization in Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or similar.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

3-5 Minimum Years of Experience with Maintenance / Engineering.

3-5 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry

• Ability to read and understand hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic prints.


• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues – 24v dc, 120v, 240v, and 3 phase electronic circuits.


• Experience operating basic shop tools. 


• High level of mechanical aptitude.


• Time management- sense of urgency


• Proven ability to undertake tasks of substantial variety and/or complexity, which require an extensive knowledge of fabrication/processing techniques, tools, materials, machines, and equipment. 

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):

Journeyman Electrical License.

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining a wide variety of equipment including but not limited to – light assembly, plastic welding technology, injection molding machines, slush machines, foam in place equipment, robots.


• Welding experience.


• PLC troubleshooting and programming skills.


• Excellent Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic circuit troubleshooting.


• Knowledge of PLC’s – Allen Bradley and Siemens