Equipment Service Technician - Transmission Plant - Russells Point - $5,000 sign on and Relocation

Equipment Service Technician

Location: Russells Point, Ohio

Starting Pay - $34.65 - $39.60 hourly & $5,000 Sign on Bonus

Workstyle - Onsite

*Relocation assistance for candidates relocating over 50 miles*

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one.  We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. 

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success.  We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

About this Position: 

Repair and maintain equipment and support daily production. Respond to breakdowns and calls to keep production running. Support weekend maintenance repair and PM activities when necessary. Support a reliability-centered maintenance program. Support team activities and contribute your own ideas.

Responsibilities include:

• Support department in achieving daily production targets.
• Perform daily equipment inspections/checks for abnormal situations.
• Document daily equipment-related activities.
• Suggest and implement approval ideas that reduce repeat or potential downtime.
• Support weekend and plant shutdown activities.
• Preventative maintenance and continuous improvement of equipment and tools as required in order to guarantee safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Equipment modifications as required to support business plan initiatives, new model requirements, or other retooling requirements.

Daily Tasks:

• Equipment inspections.
• Daily reporting and tracking of activities.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Continuous improvement.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

Minimum of three months of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment with a 2-year technical degree or a minimum of two years of relevant experience if no degree.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Desired skills:

• Daily reporting and tracking of activities.
• Plan, Do Check, Action follow-up items.
• Immediate response to production floor needs and requirements.
• Compliance with all safety policies and regulations.
• Able to communicate clearly in verbal and written format.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Ability to be flexible and change work hours as needed.
• Able to analyze problems and determine root causes.
• Strong self-direction and drive.
• Capability to develop a high level of expertise/aptitude in mechanical and electrical areas.
• Experience with Motoman robots.
• Experience with Omron PLCs.

Honda Factors:

• Flexibility to work 2nd or 3rd shift long term.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, daily overtime, and off shifts as needed.
• Willingness to travel (percentage of travel varies between roles)

Additional Position Factors:

• Workstyle:       Onsite
• Travel:             5%

At Honda, you will play a key role in our journey to become a company that society wants to exist now, and in the future. Your endless curiosity will drive innovation, and your courageous spirit will challenge the status quo.  We believe having a workforce made up of diverse thinkers and innovators makes us a better Honda.  Respect for each other and respect for diversity each and every day drives our associates to contribute at the highest level and work effectively in a team environment.  We make the dream of mobility a reality with our innovative and high-quality products. Together, we Bring the Future to our customers, associates, and communities.  We are Honda!

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual Bonus
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement opportunities
• Career mobility 
• Education reimbursement for continued learning
• Training and Development programs

Additional Offerings:

• Wellbeing program
• Community service and engagement programs
• Product programs
• Free drinks onsite

To be eligible for a signing bonus, the applicant must not have been previously employed by Honda as a fulltime associate. 

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.