Industrial Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Key People; Caledonia (MI); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Key People is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support a highly automated manufacturing environment in Hastings, MI or Caledonia, MI. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement to maximize uptime.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and PLC knowledge. This on-site, direct-hire role offers competitive hourly pay, shift allowances,

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three plus years in industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Experience Troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Journeyman certification or 3–5 years of machine repair preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain safe, reliable automated production systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC related issues.
• Use structured troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Communicate downtime trends to maintenance and production teams.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting and recovery procedures.
• Repair motors, relays, switches, sensors, drives and PLCs.
• Interpret drawings and electrical diagrams for fault diagnosis.
• Replace faulty components and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Support equipment upgrades and new production installations.

Conocimientos

Mechanical systems

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting PLCs

Robotic automation

Reading schematics

Blueprints

Root cause analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma / GED

Journeyman certification

Herramientas

PLC hardware

Industrial controls

Descripción del empleo

Our client is a global leading manufacturing business with more than a century of manufacturing excellence. Due to continued business growth, increased production volumes, and ongoing investment in manufacturing operations, they are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to join their team.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of highly automated manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, troubleshooting PLC-controlled automation systems, and supporting production through rapid response to equipment issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial automation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturer that offers long-term career progression, modern manufacturing facilities, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development and workplace safety.

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.

Requirements

• 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 (3) 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

Shifts: Various Shifts Available

Rate: $26.00 - $33.00p/h D.O.E + Shift Allowance

Term: Full-Time, Direct-Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off + More & Career Advancement Opportunities

Location: Hastings, Michigan or Caledonia, Michigan