3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGreen Alliance Inc. seeks a skilled Machine Repair Technician to maintain and repair plant equipment. You will read blueprints, interpret electrical schematics, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery across hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities include welding, installation, and preventive maintenance. Comply with safety standards, train teammates, and document activities for downtime reduction and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical and electrical repair skills.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic systems and blueprints.
• Strong welding and machine maintenance abilities.

Responsibilities

• Use drawings and manuals to install, modify, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems and repair breakdowns.
• Perform MIG/TIG welding and fabrication as needed.
• Document work and ensure safety and ISO/OSHA compliance.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Blueprints reading

Manual lifting

Height work

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hi-Lo Certification

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

Maintain optimal utilization of plant equipment.

BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in machine repair of hydraulic trim presses, vacuum forming, robotic trim, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers and assembly equipment
• PLC troubleshooting, understanding electrical prints and schematics to facilitate repairs of equipment
• Ability to read, follow and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, blueprints, schematics, service manuals and manufacturers' specifications
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• The ability to work at a height in excess of 60'
• Minimum 5 years of experience and related course work or Journeyman Machine Repair
• Must Be Able to Complete Machine Repair Competency Test

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Should have standard knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ability to use email functions on the computer.
• Should have standard knowledge of tools including, welding, mills, lathes, cutting equipment, metal shear and brake, measuring, and drill tools
• Ability to obtain Hi-Lo Certification
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills

PREFERRED COURSEWORK:

• ABB robotics
• MN 116 Basic Welding
• MN 218 Pneumatics
• EL Control Systems (optional)
• MN 113 Mechanical Power Transmission (optional)
• MN 217 Hydraulics (optional)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Use drawings/blueprints, schematic diagrams, service manuals, code manuals, and manufacturer's specifications to mechanically install, modify, enhance and repair machines and mechanical equipment.
• Use basic PC/PLC knowledge and electrical schematics to troubleshoot and repair machines and mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, machine manuals, and basic interpretation of electrical schematics.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and oxy/acetylene welding to install, modify, enhance, repair, and maintain business unit equipment and to fabricate and repair parts.
• Start/restart machines and mechanical equipment after installations, modifications, enhancements, and repairs to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair breakdown of various equipment throughout production including but not limited to hydraulic trim presses, vacuum formers, robotic trim, extrusion equipment, air compressors, chillers and assembly equipment
• First responder to breakdowns including but not limited to: motors, circuits, switches, cylinders, valves, gauges, conveyors etc.
• Ability to train, teach, and assess other Machine Repair or Process Tech as required, working well, leading, and mentoring in a team environment.
• Continually increase technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work through internal or external training classes and/or seminars.
• Address all machine-related and part quality issues, as well as all other issues, with co-workers and management personnel with accuracy, in a timely manner, giving updates and schedules as necessary.
• Complete appropriate paperwork, including machine documentation, panel documentation, and preventive maintenance records to ensure adequate documentation needed to enhance the elimination of equipment downtime.
• Document hours and work activity daily in record-keeping system—Maintenance Connection.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback and communication to co-workers and management, including training and validating/appraising work as appropriate.
• Backup for the Process Tech role as needed.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Not limited to and including any other maintenance job functions or other duties as assigned.

The following are some of the tools and/or products that may be required to perform the above-mentioned duties:

• Operate lathes, mills, plasma cutters and cutting equipment to fabricate/repair machine/mechanical equipment parts.
• Operate welding, metal shear and brake, and drill tools

Sunday-Thursday (Monday-Friday) 11pm-11am
40 hours per week plus overtime as needed