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1st Shift Senior Tech Maintenance

Daimler Truck North America
Aftermarket Solutions Byesville, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2025
💰 $84,400/yr($59,800/yr$84,400/yr)

About the role

Inside the Role

Responsibilities include but not limited to performing skilled maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and physical structures.

Innovative products begin with talented, highly motivated individuals. Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the largest and most diverse company in the North American commercial vehicle market, invites you to join our dynamic team. When you work for a Daimler company, you join a global network of over 250,000 dedicated employees on six continents who share your passion. Be a part of a world-class team who keep the world moving through the manufacturing of Heavy Duty trucks.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

This position offers:

  • Starting pay of $29.90/hr. up to top pay of $42.20/hr.*
  • Quarterly gainsharing bonus potential

*additional shift differential for off-shifts

Benefits include: 401k includes up to 8% match and non-elective contribution, full coverage benefit plan options, starting at 4 weeks paid vacation, 8-10 calendar holidays, paid sick/disability leave (including sick days), 8 weeks paid paternal leave, employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs, and tuition assistance.

What You Drive at DTNA

  • Perform physically demanding manufacturing duties including: repetitive processes, moderate to heavy lifting, the use of machinery, and following standardized work procedures
  • Perform a variety of complex tests on electronic components to determine functioning level and capacity
    • Diagnose smart brick failures
    • Trace communication cables
    • Diagnose bad drives, servo motors
    • Ability to read and edit code

  • Proven knowledge of equipment to aid in unit analysis and problem solving during equipment downtime
    • The ability to run machine controls for troubleshooting
    • Ability to test components, ballscrews, rails, spindles, etc. for function
    • Able to pin point problem area
    • Reteach RGV positions
    • Grid Alignments on CNC’s
    • Ballscrew Replacement
    • Scale Replacement

  • Build experimental systems and instruments using knowledge and experience
    • Building pressure blocks to check hydraulic pressure in systems
    • Building improvised communication cables
    • Write test program
    • Ballscrew analysis for proper function

  • Modify, improve, and recommend changes to new and existing systems
    • Everyday
    • Adjusting gains, offsets
    • Switching from scale to motor control
    • Changing out/modifying locating pins
    • Fabricate filter canister for replacement.
    • Modify machine door for proper function

  • Demonstrate efficiency of electronic principles when put into an unfamiliar situation
    • Ability to troubleshoot PLC controls
    • Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues on CNC’s
    • Reading electrical prints
    • Tracing I/O signals

  • Provide guidance and instruction to other technicians
    • Lead in machine repairs
    • Teach other’s or guide them through repairs
    • Help theorize machine issues with personal knowledge
    • Robotic training, programming, and maintenance
    • Ballbar Certified

  • Demonstrate the ability of procedure and schematic development
    • Read equipment drawings
    • Modify drawings when needed
    • Troubleshoot Coil/solenoid issues
  • Properly identify component parts by learning identification numbers
  • Adhere to established work rotation plan
  • Complete training matrix for each rotation position
  • Ability to read and understand Work Station Instructions
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Actively participate in improving work area in terms of safety, quality, attendance, productivity, suggestion activities, housekeeping, and throughput
  • Use computer systems to access company data associated with the assembly process, utilize drawings, bills of materials and specification sheets in both electronic and hard copy
  • Ability to operate hand tools and small power tools in a safe and nondestructive manner.

Knowledge You Should Bring

  • Ability to perform skilled maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and physical structures
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Use hand tools, power tool

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