The Company
Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint.
In the Americas region, HI-LEX has grown steadily in the region, and now has ten (10) manufacturing facilities across the the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. In the U.S., HI-LEX operates under three divisions: HI-LEX America in Battle Creek, Michigan; HI-LEX Controls in Hudson, Litchfield, and Hazel Park, Michigan; and Daedong HI-LEX of America in Cusseta, Alabama. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.
Position Summary
To lead in-depth troubleshooting and perform complex maintenance repairs across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. This technician acts as a subject matter expert for Maintenance I and II team members and may lead critical system upgrades or installations.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance on all manufacturing and plant equipment.
- Work with related equipment including hand tools, measuring tools, power tools, meters, saws, welding cutting equipment.
- Troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical & PLC troubleshooting skills, electrical problems.
- Dismantle machines and equipment, replace defective parts, adjust feed mechanisms, adjust sensors.
- Install electrical raceways and bend & fit conduit.
- Work on special Engineering projects panel building , machine modifications
- Perform any other job duties as required.
- Assemble fixturing ,machine assemblies from complicated print and drawing machine manuals.
- Perform welding & cutting of fixtures and assemblies as required.
- Use hand tools: drill, mill, lathe as needed to make repairs and details as needed.
- Follows safety rules and keeps the work area clean and orderly.
Qualifications
Education
- High School diploma required.
- 3 years- 5 years maintenance experience.
Functional Experience
- Experience working on mechanical equipment
- Experience working with pneumatic systems.
- Experience working with Electrical systems (voltages 24-120- 460vac)
- PLC troubleshooting skills.
- Electrical panel building skills.
- Basic Hydraulic skills
- Experience working with power tools.
- Welding cutting fabrication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Works in a Factory environment with noise from the manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to moving equipment.
- Exposure to electrical shock.
- Possible injury due to carelessness around equipment.
- Sometimes lift and carry weights up to 50 pounds.
- Sometimes heights up to 40ft.
Skills Required
- High School diploma
- 3-5 years maintenance experience
- Experience working on mechanical equipment
- Experience with pneumatic systems
- Experience with electrical systems (24-120-460 VAC)
- PLC troubleshooting skills
- Electrical panel building skills
- Basic hydraulic skills
- Experience working with power tools
- Welding, cutting, and fabrication skills
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights up to 40 ft
What We Do
HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, and mechanical control cables for the automotive industry. The company specializes in the manufacture and sale of remote-controlling mechanical cables and accessories for vehicles, construction and industrial machinery, household and welfare appliances, medical equipment, and marine vessels. Its mission is to be a world-class automotive supplier by providing quality and cost-effective products on a global scale.
