Field Multi-craft Maintenance Technician

Pro Services Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Paid time off

Company van

Overtime pay

Career growth

Job summary

Rightman Industrial is seeking a Level 3 Field Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair industrial trash compactors, balers, and loading dock equipment across Michigan, primarily Grand Rapids. You will own electrical diagnostics, mechanical/hydraulic repairs, welding on-site, and mentor junior techs while maintaining a professional customer-facing presence.

Travel is involved with a company van and flexible schedules; on-call rotation is weekly in four, with two-hour response

Qualifications

• 3+ years in industrial maintenance or field service, with strong electrical skills.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot cabinets, wiring, sensors, motors and control panels.
• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens components is a plus.
• Welding experience (stick) for on-site repairs and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial trash compactors, balers, and loading dock equipment at customer sites across Michigan.
• Own the electrical side of the job, working inside live electrical panels and diagnosing relays, PLCs, and motors.
• Handle mechanical/hydraulic work including shafts, bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic cylinders.
• Fabricate and weld on site to repair sheet metal and reinforce dock structures.
• Be the face of Rightman Industrial at customer sites and mentor newer technicians.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Leadership

Driving license

Independent worker

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Basic hand tools

Job description

Field Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician LEVEL 3

Grand Rapids, MI | Travel across Michigan | Direct Hire, Full-Time

• PAY: $35–40/hour
• SCHEDULE: M–F, 8:00–4:30
• TRAVEL: Company van, MI-based
• ON-CALL: 1 week in 4, 2-hr response

ABOUT RIGHTMAN INDUSTRIAL

Pro Services is proud to partner with Rightman Industrial to fill a direct hire role, and we can say firsthand: this is a company that takes care of its people and stands behind its values, with real room to build a career, take ownership of your territory, and make a visible impact.

At Rightman Industrial, they specialize in waste recycling and dock equipment. The work is done across the automotive, food, and commercial industries. They are a growing company that values high-quality work, customer satisfaction, and teamwork, and are looking for a Service Technician who shares those values and is ready to grow. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that truly cares about each other and the customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Level 3 Service Technician, you are the most experienced hands‑on technician in the field — the one other techs and customers turn to when a job gets complicated. You will:

• Diagnose and repair industrial trash compactors, balers, and loading dock equipment at customer sites across Michigan, working out of a fully stocked company service van.
• Own the electrical side of the job, comfortably working inside a live electrical panel to diagnose issues with relays, PLCs, limit switches, step‑down transformers, and motors on 0–24V, 110–240V single phase, and 480V three‑phase systems.
• Handle the mechanical and hydraulic work, including failing shafts, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, compactor walls and floors, and hydraulic cylinders, directional valves, and pressure switches — pulling failed components back to the shop for rebuild when needed.
• Fabricate and weld on site using a stick welder to repair sheet metal on chutes and hoppers or reinforce the understructure of a loading dock.
• Be the face of Rightman Industrial at every customer site — communicating clearly with dispatch and the service manager, keeping the customer informed before you leave, and representing the company's standard of professionalism and workmanship.
• Mentor and train newer technicians, walking them through equipment, sharing what you know, and serving as the go‑to resource for the team's less experienced techs.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Experience: 3+ years in industrial maintenance or field service, with strong, hands‑on electrical skills as your top strength — this is not an entry‑level or apprentice role.
• Electrical depth: proven ability to troubleshoot cabinets, wiring, sensors, motors, and control panels, and confidently teach meter proficiency to others.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens components is a plus.
• Mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting on industrial equipment; welding experience (stick welding) for on‑site repairs.
• Leadership instinct: prior experience training, mentoring, or leading other technicians.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record, and willingness to obtain a chauffeur's license (Rightman covers the cost).
• Comfort working independently most of the day while staying in close communication with the shop — self‑sufficient, not siloed.
• Your own basic hand tools (Rightman supplies specialty tools, welding equipment, and the service vehicle).

LIFE ON THE ROAD

This is a travel‑based role. You will run your own van and your own schedule, driving to customer sites across Michigan — primarily the Grand Rapids and West Michigan area, with routes that can range up to the Upper Peninsula or metro Detroit. The vast majority of nights you are home; overnight stays are rare (roughly a couple of times a year for larger installs) and known well in advance. Technicians rotate on‑call duty about one week in four, including holidays, with a two‑hour response window and double‑time pay for any after‑hours or weekend call.

WHAT RIGHTMAN OFFERS

• Starting pay of $35–40/hour based on experience
• A company service van, fuel, and specialty tools — you bring your own basic hand tools
• Double time for after‑hours and weekend calls, standard overtime beyond 40 hours
• Comprehensive health insurance, HSA, and paid time off
• A structured first 90 days: you're paired with an experienced tech in week one, in your own van on simple jobs by week two, and fully autonomous within 30 days — with a support system at the shop the whole way
• A small company that stands behind its core values and takes care of its people, with real room to grow your career

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly lifts and carries 21–50 lbs; occasionally handles heavier components (such as an electric motor) with a forklift, come‑along, or a second person. Work involves standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, and occasional ladder or scaffold use, often on wet, oily, or uneven surfaces. Required PPE includes safety glasses, a safety vest, steel‑toe boots, gloves, and welding protection.