1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Display Pack Inc

Cedar Springs (MI)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits
401K Employer Match
Free Private Gym
Free Chaplain/Counseling Services
Profit Sharing/Bonus Program

Job summary

Display Pack is seeking a 1st Shift Maintenance Technician in Cedar Springs, MI. This on-site, non-exempt role reports to the Maintenance Manager and focuses on repairing and maintaining robots, conveyors, and thermoforming equipment to ensure continuous production.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing, with the ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot PLCs.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; industrial maintenance cert is a plus.
  • 3+ years of mechanical maintenance in a production environment.
  • Ability to read electrical prints and diagnose issues.
  • Strong PLC troubleshooting skills and electromechanical know-how.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and hands-on mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoots and repairs production machinery such as robots, conveyor systems, thermoforming machines, and related equipment.
  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control systems/instruments.
  • Repairs or replaces defective parts to minimize downtime.
  • Installs functional and structural parts in devices and machines.
  • Operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance
Electrical diagnosis
PLC troubleshooting
Problem solving
Electromechanical background

Education

High school diploma or GED
Industrial maintenance certificate (plus)

Tools

Robotics
Conveyor systems
Thermoforming machines
Electrical schematics

Job description

Built on trust, integrity and commitment.

Trust, integrity, and commitment are essential pillars of our organization and help our team members feel valued, empowered, and motivated each day. We believe that these values foster open communication and collaboration, enabling our people to thrive and innovate together. A team where every member plays a vital role in our collective success. And that’s the kind of team we all enjoy being part of.

Join our team of motivated professionals today!

Are you passionate about creating solutions and helping others? You belong here. Join our team and start earning excellent pay and benefits.

  • Industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits
  • Upward mobility with career advancement opportunities
  • Relaxed and inclusive work environment for all
Our Company Values
Integrity and Commitment

We believe in fostering an environment where honesty and transparency are paramount in guiding our interactions with colleagues, partners, and our customers. By embracing these values, we build trust and empower our team to contribute meaningfully to the shared mission.

Our commitment to the well-being and success of our employees is reflected in our pay and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a range of programs designed to promote work-life balance, wellness initiatives, and professional development. By prioritizing our team members, we foster an inclusive and nurturing environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.

Our Open Positions

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment.

Position:1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Location: Cedar Springs, MI

Job Id:178

# of Openings:2

Who We Are:

Display Pack crafts award-winning thermoformed packaging for food, retail and industrial markets worldwide. Our have world-class facilities and equipment help us provide custom solutions through our designs, tooling and fulfillment. Our focus creates an excellent customer experience.

At Display Pack, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our organization and community stronger. Our culture is defined by one simple statement- "Nothing is more important than the way we work together". This statement has led to unity, trust and ultimately the success of our people and organization as a whole.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Reporting to our Maintenance Manager, this is an on-site, non-exempt position. The organized, self-motivated, individual in this position is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as Robots, conveyor systems, and production machines/equipment.

  • Troubleshoots and repairs production machinery/equipment such as robots, conveyor systems, thermoforming machines, extruders, auxiliary equipment , racking systems, etc.
  • Adjusts functional parts of devices and control systems/instruments
  • Repairs and/or replaces defective parts
  • Installs special functional and structural parts in devices/machines
  • Work in a fast paced environment

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • High school diploma or GED (industrial maintenance and/or mechatronics certificate a plus)
  • 3 or more years mechanical maintenance experience in a production environment maintaining production equipment (thermoforming experience preferred)
  • Understands and can diagnose issues using electrical prints
  • Has the ability to troubleshoot PLC issues
  • Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
  • Strong electromechanical background

What You’ll Get:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off.
  • 401K Employer Match
  • Free Private Gym
  • Free Chaplain/Counseling Services
  • Profit Sharing/Bonus Program
Display Pack is an equal opportunity employer. Display Pack is committed to recruiting, employing, compensating, and promoting on the basis of qualifications and experience, and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background verification checks.

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