Maintenance Mechanic

Kelly Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Kelly Services in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a qualified Maintenance Mechanic to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and facility systems to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

The role requires 5+ years of maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to work on 12-hour night shifts with a 2-2-3 rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of combined maintenance experience and technical training.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting including PLC diagnostics.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Skills in machining, pipefitting, or PLC troubleshooting/programming.

Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace safety standards, including PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Maintain equipment such as HVAC systems, pumps, mixers, plumbing, and production machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities using CMMS software.
• Complete maintenance records, repair logs, and purchasing documentation accurately.
• Operate forklifts and lifts after completing required training and certifications.
• Assist with installation and setup of new or upgraded equipment.
• Support and train maintenance team members as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Machining

Pipefitting

PLC programming

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic – Grand Rapids, MI

Schedule: 12-hour Night Shift (2-2-3 rotation), 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Pay Range: $30–33/hour + $1.00 shift differential

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, and additional employee programs. Eligibility may vary.

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations at our Grand Rapids facility. This role is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and facility systems while helping minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all workplace safety standards, including PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Maintain equipment such as HVAC systems, pumps, mixers, plumbing, and production machinery
• Perform preventive maintenance activities using CMMS software
• Complete maintenance records, repair logs, and purchasing documentation accurately
• Operate forklifts and lifts after completing required training and certifications
• Assist with installation and setup of new or upgraded equipment
• Support and train maintenance team members as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least 5 years of combined maintenance experience and technical training
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities, including basic PLC diagnostics
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Skills in machining, pipefitting, or PLC troubleshooting/programming

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.