Industrial Maintenance Technician

Med-National Staffing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Med-National Staffing Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background, experience with PLCs and HMIs, and the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues to keep production running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V, three-phase equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical control circuits.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs, including basic PLC programming for troubleshooting.
• Experience with frequency drives and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Hands-on experience using voltmeters and other electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of basic power tools, including drills, drill presses, saws, grinders, and pneumatic and hydraulic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, including defective circuitry and electronic components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment up to 480V, three-phase.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, frequency drives, control circuits, and automation equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid-state equipment.
• Repair electrical and pneumatic devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering instructions.
• Use machine data to evaluate equipment performance and determine necessary adjustments.
• Install equipment and make improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of preventative and routine maintenance.
• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs & HMIs

480V systems

Blueprints & schematics

Frequency drives

Voltmeter usage

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Tools

Voltage testers

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician Location: SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Pay Rate: $28.94 per hour Shift: 2nd Shift Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM Overtime: Possible overtime on Fridays.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and automated production systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background, experience with PLCs and HMIs, and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve equipment issues to keep production running efficiently.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, including defective circuitry and electronic components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment up to 480V, three-phase.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, frequency drives, control circuits, and automation equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid-state equipment.
• Repair electrical and pneumatic devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering instructions.
• Use machine data to evaluate equipment performance and determine necessary adjustments.
• Install equipment and make improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of preventative and routine maintenance.
• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V, three-phase equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical control circuits.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs, including basic PLC programming for troubleshooting.
• Experience with frequency drives and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Hands‑on experience using voltmeters and other electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of basic power tools, including drills, drill presses, saws, grinders, and pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Strong problem‑solving, logical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plumbing experience.
• HVAC experience.