Maintenance Mechanical Specialist
Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America
West Point, GA, USA · Georgia, USA · west point, ny, usa
Posted on Oct 24, 2025
MAU is hiring a Maintenance Mechanical Specialist for our client HTGP in West Point, GA. As a Maintenance Mechanical Specialist, you will support and enhance preventative and predictive maintenance systems to ensure equipment, building systems, and production processes operate efficiently and reliably. This is a direct-hire opportunity.
Benefits Package
Shift Information
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
General Requirements
Essential Functions
General Responsibilities
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Reporting Structure
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-paid)
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- On-the-job training
- Opportunity for advancement
- Relocation assistance available for domestic candidates outside a 60-mile radius (includes 30 days of temporary housing; relocation paid directly to vendors)
- Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Regular overtime and rotating shift between days and nights required
- Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- 0–3 years of job-related experience
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance guidelines and OSHA machine regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SAP, AutoCAD, and ADP
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable background in a related discipline
- Tier-1 automotive manufacturing experience
- Cross-cultural experience
- Bilingual in Korean and English
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Strong oral communication and listening skills
- Excellent organizational skills and a positive team attitude
General Responsibilities
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and certification standards (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
- Uphold and model HTGP Core Values and maintain a positive work environment
- Demonstrate mutual respect and professional courtesy to all team members
- Follow all safety policies and 5S practices to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Meet or exceed company safety goals
- Serve as technical expert in maintenance operations
- Maintain and update equipment and facility drawings
- Lead and coordinate project activities assigned by management
- Analyze equipment data and implement countermeasures
- Provide support for internal, customer, and market quality concerns
- Collaborate with equipment vendors on fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material reviews
- Develop and implement countermeasures based on downtime data
- Train maintenance team members based on skill gaps
- Work with contractors and suppliers on equipment improvements and installations
- Support and implement capital projects per annual schedule
- Contribute to departmental KPI goals
- Provide hands-on troubleshooting and support for equipment issues
- Prepare reports and presentations on improvements, quality issues, and corrective actions
- Lead and apply proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Support weekend and shutdown preventative maintenance schedules
- Ensure timely completion of PM work orders
- Evaluate and improve maintenance objectives
- Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for equipment breakdowns
- Document activities promptly and accurately
- Ensure team compliance with company policies and procedures
- Build strong working relationships across teams and departments
- Oversee multiple team members and work zones
- Track team performance using metrics (downtime rate, MTBF, MTTR)
- Motivate and mentor direct reports, supporting personal and professional development
- Direct outside contractors during maintenance, installations, or modifications
- Maintain workflow by communicating production status and needs across departments
- Climate-controlled manufacturing environment
- May require domestic or international travel
- Must be open to working other shifts as needed
- Standing/walking: Frequent (34–67%)
- Sitting: Frequent (34–67%)
- Bending/stooping/squatting: Occasional (6–33%)
- Forward and overhead reach: Occasional (6–33%)
- Fine manipulation (computer use): Frequent (34–66%)
- Forceful grip (hand tools): Occasional (6–33%)
- Lifting and carrying: Rare (1–5 reps), up to 15 lbs
- Pushing/pulling: Occasional, up to 30 lbs
- Reports to: Maintenance Assistant Manager or Designee
- Direct reports: None