3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Talent Match Recruiting; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K Matching

Good Healthcare

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of production equipment in a high-volume automotive plastics environment. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and minimize downtime while adhering to safety standards.

The role is 3rd shift (11PM–7AM) in Grand Rapids, MI, offering hourly pay of $32–$33 with PTO, 401K matching, and healthcare benefits. Prior experience with 24VDC sensors and Keyence devices is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience in mechanical/hydraulic and electrical/electronics.
• Automotive high-volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot Keyence SR scanners and vision sensors.
• Knowledge of safety relays, interlocks, and machine safety.

Responsibilities

• Identify causes of unexpected machine breakdowns.
• Repair machines quickly and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance and service on machines.
• Clean and reinstall machine parts as needed.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts for optimal performance.
• Record damaged, worn, or broken parts and report findings.
• Install replacement parts and prep reports documenting work.
• Maintain shop areas, tools, and supplies.
• Assist with new or removed equipment.
• Carry out basic building and ground duties (plumbing, snow removal).
• Follow organization standards.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical & electrical

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechatronics

Safety awareness

Automation equipment

Diagnostics

Tools

Keyence SR scanners

Keyence vision sensors IV/IV2/IV3

IP address configuration

24VDC sensors

VFDs and motors

Job description

Our Client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company specializing in high-quality plastic components for the automotive industry. They provide end-to-end solutions, from design and engineering to production and finishing, supporting leading global manufacturers. Known for their focus on precision, innovation, and operational excellence, they play a key role in enhancing vehicle interiors. With continued expansion and investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities, they are well-positioned for sustained growth.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and minimizing downtime to support continuous operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high safety and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
• Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance and work order service on machines.
• Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
• Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
• Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
• Install replacement parts for machines.
• Prepare reports documenting work performed.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
• May assist with new equipment being added or old equipment removed.
• Perform building and ground duties. Example – basic plumbing and snow removal.
• Follow organization standards.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven industrial manufacturing maintenance experience, specifically in mechanical/Hydraulic and electrical/electronics. (Injection Molding Experience Preferred)
• Prior experience in high volume manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Ability to use a computer to troubleshoot Keyence SR fixed mount barcode scanners.
• Ability to use a computer to troubleshoot Keyence IV, IV2, and IV3 vision sensors.
• Knowledge of changing the IP address of a technician’s computer. (Preferred)
• Proven understanding of safety relays, safety interlocks, and functional machine safety.
• Proven experience with troubleshooting and repairing light assembly mechatronics.
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and replace a wide variety of 24VDC sensors such as photo-eyes, Keyence fiber optic sensors, various Keyence laser sensors, proximity sensors, and Keyence color sensors.
• Troubleshooting and repair of 480VAC electrical equipment such as contactors, relays, starters, VFD’s, and motors.

Location: South Grand Rapids, MI (Near Airport)

Shift: 3rd Shift (11PM to 7AM/Sunday Night - Friday Morning)

Salary: $32.00 - $33.00 Per Hour – Negotiable on Experience

Benefits: PTO, 401K Matching, Good Healthcare + More