Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technician

Taldeco; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Taldeco in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians for a full-time role in a hot, loud industrial setting. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain furnaces, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Candidates should have 2+ years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience and strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience repairing motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, or industrial machinery.
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain furnaces, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated loaders.
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications.
• Complete preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, switches, and PLC issues.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and equipment diagrams.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and document maintenance work.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulics knowledge

PLC troubleshooting

Tools

Welding tools

Fabrication

Lockout/Tagout

Job description

Heavy Equipment Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Auburn Hills, MIPay: $21–$35 per hour, depending on experienceShift: All Shifts HiringJob Type: Full-TimeJob DescriptionWe are hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technicians for a heavy industrial manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, MI.This is a hands-on industrial maintenance position in a hot, dirty, and loud manufacturing environment. Technicians will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining large industrial machinery, including furnaces, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated equipment.We are looking for mechanically skilled maintenance technicians or millwrights who can diagnose equipment problems, perform repairs independently, and keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and repair heavy industrial manufacturing equipment.Maintain industrial furnaces, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated loaders.Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs.Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications.Complete preventive maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.Troubleshoot electrical controls, sensors, switches, and PLC-related issues.Read blueprints, schematics, and equipment diagrams.Follow lockout/tagout procedures and document maintenance work.Qualifications2+ years of industrial maintenance or millwright experience preferred.Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.Experience repairing motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, or industrial machinery.Industrial electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC troubleshooting preferred.Ability to work independently and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.Must have personal tools.Must be comfortable working in a hot, dirty, and loud industrial environment.Must be available for overtime and weekend work as needed.Industrial manufacturing maintenance experience preferred. This is not a residential maintenance or HVAC position.Compensation & SchedulePay: $21–$35 per hour, based on experience.All shifts hiring.Full-time employment.Overtime opportunities available.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchLife and disability insurancePaid time off and paid holidaysTuition reimbursementOpportunities for career advancementApply TodayIf you have experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or Millwright working on heavy manufacturing equipment, we encourage you to apply.Candidates with strong mechanical, electrical, welding, or industrial equipment repair backgrounds are welcome.