Located in Lyon Township, MI, SW North America is a technology focused company that supplies solutions for demanding, workpiece-specific manufacturing systems for the metal working industry. SWNA’s equipment is used worldwide, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries, in hydraulics and pneumatics manufacturing, and in many other emerging fields and markets.

The Rotary Axis Rebuild Technician Position

The Company is hiring a Rotary Axis Rebuild Technician who will be responsible for completing high integrity rebuilds and testing of electromotor spindles, five-axis direct drive tables, rotary bearing systems, and other integral mechanical systems utilized by the Company. The Rotary Axis Rebuild Technician must also be able to complete detailed reports of teardowns and inspections for the same mechanical systems.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Rotary Axis teardown, inspection, rebuild, test and reporting
• Assemble components according to assembly blueprints, manuals, engineering memos and sketches
• Report writing documenting the findings during a teardown and evidence of a successful rebuild
• Conduct Rotary Axis rebuild assessments and drawing reviews to determine the required replacement parts for the rebuild
• Verify conformance of parts to the bill of materials and blueprints using measuring equipment
• Work in a global team environment as needed to complete complex rebuilds
• Inspect a returned rotary axis or other high precision assembly along with the shipping packaging and any other included parts at time of receipt
• Complete any diagnostics testing of returned rotary axes
• Manage inventory and equipment maintenance
• Create work instructions for the rebuild of new parts

Why Work for SW North America

The Rotary Axis Rebuild Technician will be able to work in the Company’s state-of-the-art building and be directly involved in the Company’s success and growth. The Company actively invests in its employees by providing training and development opportunities, team-building events and a positive work environment. 

Targeted Experience, Skills, and Abilities for the Rotary Axis Rebuild Technician

• At least 2-3 years of Rotary Axis rebuild and/or industry experience
• Proficiency with PC’s and Microsoft products
• Team oriented with the ability to work independently to complete tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to speak German preferred

Compensation, Benefits, and Structure for the Rotary Axis Rebuild Techician

The position is full-time and permanent, with a competitive hourly wage based on skills and experience. In addition, the Company offers 100% employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, a 401K with a Company match and immediate vesting, paid time off, ongoing career development and training, and a team-based work environment.

The Recruitment Process for the Rotary Axis Rebuild Technician

The recruiting process is designed to ensure that we make the right hire for this critical position and will include a combination of phone and in-person interviews, candidate assessments, a pre-employment background check and drug test.

SW North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!