3rd Shift Equipment Reliability Technician (Contract-to-Hire)

Cer Group; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cer Group is seeking an Equipment Reliability Technician (Manufacturing) in Rochester Hills, MI, on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

Responsibilities include planning PMs, diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues, procuring parts, and documenting work in the M4 CMMS. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of electrical troubleshooting and strong recordkeeping skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Strong recordkeeping and basic computer skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Effective time management with multiple priorities.
• Team-first collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Design, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance across daily/weekly/monthly/annual intervals.
• Repair and fabricate components to return equipment to optimal condition.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting (1–2 years’ experience) and mechanical diagnostics.
• Recommend and implement equipment repairs, upgrades, and improvements.
• Procure parts and coordinate external service technicians.
• Log all PM and corrective work in the M4 system with accurate records.
• Minimize unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Support facility/building maintenance as needed.
• Apply lock-out procedures; uphold safety standards; keep the work area clean.
• Collaborate with molding manager or designee; learn under supervision.
• Exercise authority to stop the process if nonconforming or suspect material is identified.
• Assist with additional related projects and duties.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical diagnostics

Recordkeeping

Microsoft 365

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

M4 CMMS

Job description

Cer Group is seeking an Equipment Reliability Technician (Manufacturing) in Rochester Hills, MI, on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on maximizing equipment reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance through preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

Responsibilities include planning PMs, diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues, procuring parts, and documenting work in the M4 CMMS. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of electrical troubleshooting and strong recordkeeping skills.