Machine Repair Technician

SteveRecruiter, LLC; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Our client in Hastings, Michigan is seeking a skilled Machine Repair Technician to join the maintenance team. The role focuses on preventing breakdowns and ensuring safe operation of industrial machinery through mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and basic PLC troubleshooting skills.

You will support installation, relocation, and commissioning of new production equipment and collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and industrial maintenance experience.
• Recognized apprenticeship or journeyperson status preferred.
• Experience with multicraft maintenance across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled machinery and basic automation faults.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and automation-related failures.
• Troubleshoot low- and high-voltage electrical systems and motor/relay components.
• Install, relocate, and assist with commissioning new equipment and production lines.
• Document maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS.
• Support root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

PLC troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Our client is a global manufcturing 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 Machine Repair Technicians to join their maintenance team in Hastings, Michigan.

As a Machine Repair Technician, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of industrial manufacturing equipment. This is a multicraft maintenance position requiring strong mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills, along with basic experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment. The successful candidate will perform preventative and corrective maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns, and support the installation, relocation, and commissioning of production machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturer offering competitive hourly rates, long-term career progression, excellent benefits, and continued investment in modern manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and automation-related equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot low- and high-voltage electrical systems, including motors, sensors, relays, contactors, switches, control panels, and power-distribution components.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of PLC-controlled machinery to identify equipment faults and determine when additional automation support is required.
• Install, level, relocate, and assist with commissioning new manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Install and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and utility connections for new and relocated equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctioning machinery and work with Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams to identify the cause of breakdowns.
• Repair and replace machine components including, Pumps and air motors, bearings, belts, and ball screws, solenoids and actuators, hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, conveyors and feeders, clutches and brakes, robots and automated fixtures, packaging equipment, chucks and positioning devices, motors, sensors, switches, and relays.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, and machine documentation.
• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring equipment failures.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks within the CMMS.
• Monitor equipment condition and communicate recurring downtime or reliability concerns to Maintenance and Engineering leadership.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and that all guards, safety devices, and interlocks are correctly installed and functioning.
• Follow all company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Perform additional machine-repair, maintenance, and facility-support duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and industrial maintenance experience.
• Recognized Machine Repair, Industrial Maintenance, Millwright, or related apprenticeship preferred.
• Federal, State or Union issued Journeyperson Certificate or documented evidence of qualifying machine-repair experience and hours preferred.
• Previous experience as a Machine Repair Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Multicraft Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, Machine Builder, Automation Technician, or similar position within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong multicraft maintenance experience covering mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting both low- and high-voltage industrial electrical equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and repair motors, controls, sensors, relays, switches, contactors, and other machine electrical components.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical power-transmission systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic knowledge of PLC-controlled machinery and the ability to identify common PLC or automation-related faults.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Strong understanding of machine guarding, industrial safety requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional maintenance team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Schedule:

Various Shifts Available

Rate:

$33.00 - $36.36 p/h D.O.E + Shift Premiums

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