Launch Maintenance Technician, BIW

Lucid Motors

Casa Grande, AZ, United States

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

As a Launch Maintenance Technician, you will help oversee the installation, setup, operation, and maintenance of equipment being installed in Body in White. This is a hands-on position that will require coordination between the Lucid team and our suppliers. In addition to supporting the installation and troubleshooting of new equipment you will also support the maintenance of our equipment used to build the prototype bodies. Our ideal candidate needs to be well experienced in body manufacturing equipment and possess a strong sense of drive and initiative to launch our new models. Our candidate will also possess strong communication, troubleshooting, and teamwork skills, and an acute eye for the fine details of equipment installation and prototype manufacturing. This position will require the ability to travel for extended periods of time depending on prototype build location, installation location, and supplier locations.

You Will:

Great determination, initiative, excitement, attitude, and drive to help develop and manufacture the companies cutting edge new vehicles
Mechanical knowledge and detailed troubleshooting abilities of robots, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and low voltage electrical systems including three phase 480 volt architecture and 24 volt control power
Operational knowledge of various process equipment such as six axis robots, self-piercing rivet equipment, flow drill screw equipment, material dispensing equipment, and spot-welding equipment
Must be familiar with alignment techniques for shafts, conveyors and various other equipment
Must have a thorough knowledge of lifting and rigging techniques
Understand the major parts of a pneumatic/hydraulic cylinder and how to rebuild them
Understand the types and uses of valves
Ensure an adequate on-hand spare parts inventory or lead-time system in place to support all equipment
Establish, schedule, execute and document all preventive maintenance (PM) activities on responsible equipment
Performs commissioning of new systems and integrates into existing administrative controls
Able to direct activities of contractors and vendors in manageable, effective and cost-efficient manner
Enforce and follow all Safety rules and regulations
Professional, informative and responsive communication to customers and vendors
Strong skills with the Microsoft suite of applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Perform other tasks as assigned, permanent or temporary to support the needs of the company

You Bring:

Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions for specialized equipment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement process improvements
A strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and ensuring customer satisfaction
Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage simultaneously
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and handle pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
Two (2) years process equipment maintenance experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience
Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather including working from heights
Ability to travel for extended periods of time depending on prototype build location, installation location, and supplier locations
Note there is frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and must be able to wear fall hazard PPE and enter confined spaces with the appropriate training

Preferred Qualifications:

BIW experience highly preferred
Strong working ability in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Robot Operation, specifically Fanuc, Kuka, and ABB
Allen Bradley PLC experience, specifically PLC troubleshooting
Atlas Copco SPR and SPS experience
Deprag FDS experience
Tox Clinching equipment experience
Spot and Mig welding equipment experience
Stanley Stud welding equipment experience
Mig, Stick, and Tig welding skills

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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