Industrial Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Essenti Talent; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Career Advancement

Job summary

Essenti Talent is assisting a global manufacturing leader in Michigan to hire Maintenance Technicians for highly automated production lines. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and support rapid production response with strong mechanical/electrical skills.

The role offers full-time, direct-hire employment in Hastings or Caledonia with diverse shifts and a competitive pay rate of $26.00–$33.00 per hour, plus benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.
• 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 PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Journeyman certification or 3–5 years+ of machine repair experience preferred.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with robotic automation is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail; capable of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment safety, efficiency, and reliability in production systems.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing cells and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related issues.
• Use structured troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Communicate downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting and recovery procedures.
• Repair motors, relays, switches, sensors, drives, and PLCs.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, and manuals for fault diagnosis.
• Replace faulty components and maintain spares inventory.
• Maintain maintenance records and complete work orders.
• Follow safety procedures and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial automation experience

Reading blueprints/electrical schem.

Root cause analysis

Safety-consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machine Repair certification

Tools

PLCs

Robotic automation

Industrial control systems

Job description

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