3rd Shift Maintenance Technician (11pm-7am Sun-Th)

Novares Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Novares Group in Grand Rapids is seeking a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to support a fast‑paced manufacturing environment on nights (11pm-7am). You will handle preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, and keep downtime to a minimum on injection molding machines.

The role requires 1–2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, with a safety‑driven, hands‑on approach and the ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred.
• 1–2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or related technical setting required.
• Experience in automotive repair, fleet or trucking maintenance, or industrial equipment repair encouraged.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Support production by responding to machine alarms and downtime events.
• Maintain auxiliary equipment including dryers, chillers, robots, conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Monitor and maintain plant water and cooling systems.
• Complete accurate maintenance documentation and shift handover communication.
• Support continuous improvement and cost‑savings initiatives.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and PPE requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or technical training preferred

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Novares is looking for its Manufacturing department his/her future 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician (11pm-7am Sun-Th) (M/F), located in GRAND RAPIDS GR-PL.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift supports a fast‑paced manufacturing environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems. This role is ideal for hands‑on technicians from parallel industries such as automotive service, trucking or fleet maintenance, industrial equipment repair, or related mechanical and electrical fields. The position provides the opportunity to apply existing technical aptitude while learning plastic injection molding equipment and high‑volume manufacturing processes.

Why You’ll Succeed Here

• You enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting and problem solving in a production environment
• You have mechanical and electrical aptitude and like figuring out how equipment works
• You can adapt quickly and handle changing priorities during a busy shift
• You prefer working independently while supporting a team
• You are interested in learning industrial manufacturing equipment and advancing your technical skills

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Support production by responding to machine alarms and downtime events
• Maintain auxiliary equipment including dryers, chillers, robots, conveyors, and material handling systems
• Monitor and maintain plant water and cooling systems
• Complete accurate maintenance documentation and shift handover communication
• Support continuous improvement and cost‑savings initiatives
• Follow all safety, environmental, and PPE requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred
• One (1) to two (2) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or related technical setting required
• Experience in automotive repair, fleet or trucking maintenance, or industrial equipment repair strongly encouraged
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic understanding of industrial, automotive, or mechanical equipment maintenance
• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aptitude with the ability to learn and apply skills on the job
• Exposure to hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred
• Ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Ability to work independently on 3rd shift with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and think on your feet
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work at heights as required

Candidate Profile

Level of Experience: Mid-Career

Type of Contract: ATW - At Will Contract

Required Travel: N/A

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.