Automated Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Software Placement Group, SPG; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Career advancement

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Michigan to support highly automated production equipment. This full-time, on-site role offers $26.00–$33.00 per hour DOE with a shift allowance.

The technician will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC systems, read schematics, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-mechanical equipment, and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial control systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to prevent repeat breakdowns.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing equipment and automated production systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing cells and production equipment.
• Support production by troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related equipment issues.
• Use a structured and methodical troubleshooting approach to minimize equipment downtime.
• Communicate recurring equipment issues and downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting, adjustments, and recovery procedures.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting expertise

Reading blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Robotics familiarity

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Michigan to support highly automated production equipment. This full-time, on-site role offers $26.00–$33.00 per hour DOE with a shift allowance.

The technician will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC systems, read schematics, and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.