First-Shift Industrial Maintenance Technician PLC

Fema Corp; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FEMA Corporation is seeking a full-time Industrial Maintenance Technician to support First Shift production in Portage, MI. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:30pm with overtime as needed; overseen by the Industrial Maintenance Supervisor.

Candidates should have basic mechanical and electrical understanding, strong attention to detail, and a proactive drive to grow within the role. There is collaboration with Engineering and Production to implement long-term solutions.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a high school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to pursue a 2-year degree in a related field.
• Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to line breakages; interpret PLC program logic and perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Suggest permanent solutions to recurring problems as part of the repair process.
• Perform all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to lock-out/tag-out practices and being mindful of product integrity.
• Perform calibration, preventative maintenance, and technician requests on all equipment.
• Work with minimal supervision while maintaining good time management and initiative.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production on problem analysis/identification and implementation of long-term solutions to issues.

Skills

Mechanical understanding

Electrical understanding

Attention to detail

Initiative

Time management

Communication skills

CNC troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Wiring schematics

Job description

FEMA Corporation is seeking a full-time Industrial Maintenance Technician to support First Shift production in Portage, MI. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 7:00am–5:30pm with overtime as needed; overseen by the Industrial Maintenance Supervisor.

Candidates should have basic mechanical and electrical understanding, strong attention to detail, and a proactive drive to grow within the role. There is collaboration with Engineering and Production to implement long-term solutions.