Industrial Automation Maintenance Technician

True North Consultants, Inc.; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is assisting a global manufacturing client in Hastings/Caledonia, MI, seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability of automated production equipment.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.
• Ideally three plus (3+) years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Federal, State or Union issued Journeyman Machine Repair certification or three to five (5) years+ of machine repair experience preferred.
• 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.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with robotic automation is preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement

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.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical components including motors, relays, switches, sensors, drives, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Interpret equipment drawings, schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals to assist with fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Replace faulty machine components including motors, relays, switches, ball screws, bearings, position sensing devices, pneumatic components, and other automation equipment.
• Maintain maintenance crib inventory and work with maintenance stores to ensure critical spare parts availability.
• Support Systems Technicians and production teams during equipment breakdowns and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Tool Room to manufacture replacement components and implement equipment improvements.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, process improvements, and installation of new production equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and complete work orders as required.
• Follow all company safety procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Reading blueprints & electrical schem.

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Safety awareness

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machine Repair certification or 3–5 years exp.

Tools

PLCs

Robotic automation

Industrial control systems

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is assisting a global manufacturing client in Hastings/Caledonia, MI, seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure reliability of automated production equipment.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.