Industrial Maintenance Technician | PLC & Robotics + Growth

LRSolutions, LLC; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Client in Hastings/Caledonia, Michigan seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of automated manufacturing equipment. You'll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support rapid response to issues on PLC-controlled systems.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, robotics tweaks, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Shift options available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent with industrial maintenance experience.
• 3+ years in industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Journeyman certification or 3–5 years machine repair preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical diagrams.
• Robotic automation experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment and automated systems operate safely and reliably.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on cells and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC issues.
• Use structured troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
• Communicate downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production.
• Perform basic robot troubleshooting and recovery.
• Repair components like motors, relays, sensors, drives, PLCs.
• Interpret drawings and diagrams to aid repairs.
• Replace faulty components and maintain spare parts inventory.
• Support upgrades, process improvements, and new equipment installation.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and complete work orders.
• Follow safety procedures and keep a clean workspace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Robotic automation experience

Blueprint reading

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Machine Repair certification or equivalent

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial control systems

Robotic automation

Job description

Confidential Client in Hastings/Caledonia, Michigan seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to ensure reliable operation of automated manufacturing equipment. You'll perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support rapid response to issues on PLC-controlled systems.

The role emphasizes mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, robotics tweaks, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. Shift options available.