Maintenance Technician

Description:

About the Company

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds. Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility.

We are establishing our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role—you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment to ensure optimal uptime, safety, and quality in a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, preventive maintenance programs, and rapid response to equipment failures in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.

Key Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment including CNC machines, injection molding presses, robotics, conveyors, and automation systems

Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Respond quickly to production downtime and execute root cause analysis to prevent recurrence

Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC logic, and technical manuals

Perform PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or equivalent preferred)

Support continuous improvement, Kaizen, and TPM initiatives

Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and spare parts usage

Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies

Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to support operational goals

Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and commissioning

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment (5S)

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred

3+ years of maintenance experience in an automotive or Tier 1 manufacturing environment

Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, servos, sensors, and robotics

Ability to work in a fast-paced, just-in-time manufacturing environment

Willingness to work shifts, weekends, overtime, and be on-call as required

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with injection molding, stamping, welding, or automated assembly lines

PLC programming or advanced troubleshooting experience

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Six Sigma concepts

OSHA safety training or equivalent certifications

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heat, and machinery

Manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment safely

Competencies

Mechanical and electrical aptitude

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Sense of urgency and accountability

Team-oriented mindset

Commitment to safety and quality

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Requirements:

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