Maintenance Machine Repair - 2nd Shift - Holland, MI

Haworth; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Overtime available

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

On-site fitness center

On-site cafeteria

Lunch provided first 2 weeks

Job summary

Haworth in Holland, MI is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Repair technician to perform routine and emergency maintenance on all machines and equipment. You will diagnose problems, repair, and perform preventative maintenance to extend equipment life.

You will mentor apprentices, order parts, and document work orders while rotating among maintenance teams. Strong blueprint reading and hands-on machining skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion of a four-year apprentice program or equivalent (six years machine repair experience or four years of military mechanical repair experience).
• Journeyman Machine Repair, Department of Labor Card preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Michigan driver license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses situations, determines course of action and repairs or updates machines and equipment.
• Installs, removes, fabricates, alters, and rebuilds machines/equipment to meet results and code requirements.
• Plans, lays out, and fabricates parts and equipment with high skill and knowledge of machine repair.
• Mentors apprentices and supports other maintenance members and management.
• Creates work orders, sources parts, maintains equipment documentation and records.
• Rotates through department work centers as needed and works overtime when required.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Troubleshooting & repair

Mentoring apprentices

Project leadership

Education

Apprentice program certificate

Journeyman Machine Repair

Tools

Lathe

Mill

Drill press

Welder

Job description

Company Overview

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!

Ready to Build Your Future in Holland, MI?

At Haworth, we get it — finding a job that fits your life matters. If you're looking for stability, growth, and a workplace where belonging are more than just buzzwords, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, there’s a place for you here. We believe everyone has something valuable to contribute, and we’re committed to helping you thrive both professionally and personally.

At Haworth, our 2nd Shift Machine Repair team plays a critical role in keeping manufacturing running. You'll earn an additional $3.50/hour shift premium, avoid the morning commute, enjoy daytime flexibility, and work alongside skilled technicians who solve complex challenges every day.

Discover What We Do Here!

Haworth Offers

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance - Day 1
• 401(k) with a Generous Company Match - After 30 Days
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off (accrued by pay period)
• Option to Buy a 5th Week of PTO
• Minimum of 7 Company Designated Holidays each year
• Overtime Available (Paid at Time and a Half)
• Quarterly & Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 13 Sets of Uniforms for Skilled Trades
• Complimentary Uniform Cleaning for Skilled Trades
• Parental Leave
• On-site 24-Hour Fitness Center
• On-site Cafeteria
• Plus - Lunch is on Us Everyday for the First 2 Weeks!

Competitive Pay & Perks

• Experience-Based Pay: Up to $37/hr.
• Shift Premium: An additional $3.50/hr.
• Relocation Assistance: Available for Qualified Candidates

If you're ready to join a team that values your potential and invests in your future — Haworth is hiring now. Let’s build something great together!

LOCATION OVERVIEW:

Living and working in Holland, Michigan offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and vibrant community spirit, with stunning Lake Michigan beaches just minutes away. From its thriving local businesses to its welcoming neighborhoods and year-round festivals, Holland is a place where both careers and connections flourish.

Read more here: Hello West Michigan

Job Overview

We are currently looking for a Machine Repair to join our team in Holland.

Performs routine and emergency maintenance on all machines and equipment, diagnoses source of problem or potential problem, and maintains or repairs machines or equipment as needed. Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks to promote longevity of equipment.

Assists other maintenance members and serves as a resource to engineering and management.

Essential Functions

• Diagnoses each situation, determines course of action and repairs or updates machines and equipment.
• Installs, removes, fabricates, alters, and rebuilds machines/equipment to achieve desired results and comply with all code requirements.
• Plans, lays out, and fabricates parts and machine equipment, applying a high degree of skill and extensive knowledge of machine repair. Creates and builds from own conception in absence of design specifications.
• Carries out all processes via critical bench and machine operations. Constructs, alters, repairs, and retrofits intricately designed and constructed tools, fixtures, gages, machine attachments, and mechanisms, ensuring proper fit, alignment, calibration, adjustment, assembly, and completion of work.
• Provides project leadership on major installation or revisions of machines and equipment at various Haworth facilities.
• Routinely contacts suppliers or manufacturers on part information, repair issues, improvements, and shipping instructions.
• Mentors apprentices.
• Creates and completes work requests and work orders, sources parts from tool crib, and obtains historical work orders information. Maintains documentation of equipment; completes all appropriate paperwork.
• Rotates through department work centers based on business need.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Do you meet these qualifications?

EDUCATION

• Certificate of completion of four-year apprentice program or equivalent (equivalent is six years machine repair experience or four years of military mechanical repair experience).
• Journeyman Machine Repair, Department of Labor Card preferred

WORK REQUIREMENTS And EXPERIENCE

• Ability to obtain and maintain powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Michigan driver license.

ENVIRONMENTAL and PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Large machinery and equipment used in work areas. Possibility of cuts, scrapes or bruises.
• Moderate exposure to dust, noise, solvent, heat, paint, and lubricants. May also be exposed to glue, solvent, heat, paint, fiberglass, and denatured alcohol.
• Constant mental and visual alertness required to avoid potential serious injury to self and others in all work groups.
• Eye protection required; hearing protection may be required.
• Moves and may lift materials and/or products weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally more (assistance given with heavier objects).
• Walks, bends, twists, turns, reaches and lifts while performing functions of position.
• Standing required for extended periods.
• Work requires regular repetitive arm and hand movement.
• May be required to climb stairs and ladders.

Applicants must possess an unrestricted right to work in the US to be eligible for the position. required.

Ideally, You Have Also Demonstrated The Following

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and machine manuals in order to perform repairs.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of equipment and related test instruments, e.g., voltage testers, power hand tools, torches, welders, fabrication and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to use lathe, mill, drill press, welder, and brake.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain certification for Aerial Lift and Fall Protection, Overhead Crane, Lock-Out Tag-Out, Electrical Safety, and Confined Space Entry.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze root causes of issues to determine and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Ability to utilize appropriate electronic production system and maintenance management system to complete job duties, along with the respective technology tools, e.g. personal computer (PC), tablet, keyboard, mouse, RF gun.

**Please be aware that applicants will only be considered for the shift they have selected as their available working hours.**