Industrial Maintenance Technician – Automation & Career Growth

Joseph Michaels International; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is recruiting on behalf of a global leading manufacturing client for a Maintenance Technician. You will maintain automated equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and robotics, and support production across Hastings or Caledonia, Michigan.

This is a full-time, direct-hire role with an hourly rate of $26.00–$33.00, various shifts, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 3+ years industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-mechanical systems, and industrial automation.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Journeyman Machine Repair certification or equivalent experience preferred.
• Robotic automation experience preferred.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and automated systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC issues.
• Use methodical troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Report downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting, adjustments, and recovery procedures.
• Diagnose and repair motors, relays, sensors, drives, and PLCs.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, and manuals for fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Replace faulty components including motors, relays, switches, and sensors.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and spare parts availability.
• Support Systems Technicians and production during breakdowns and improvements.
• Coordinate with Tool Room to manufacture replacement components.
• Assist with equipment upgrades and installations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and work orders.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Robotic automation

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machine Repair certification

Tools

PLC control systems

Industrial robots

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Joseph Michaels International is recruiting on behalf of a global leading manufacturing client for a Maintenance Technician. You will maintain automated equipment, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLCs and robotics, and support production across Hastings or Caledonia, Michigan.

This is a full-time, direct-hire role with an hourly rate of $26.00–$33.00, various shifts, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO.