Maintenance Mechanic

Flexco; Wilder Center (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with up to 8% company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Flexco, a global leader in conveyor system solutions, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for our Grand Rapids team. You will maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment while partnering with engineering and production to drive efficiency, reliability, and safety.

This role covers CNC, Laser Cutting, Packaging, Stamping, Automated Fabrication, Hydraulic and other advanced equipment; you will work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, and safety circuits, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience involving mechanical and electrical systems.
• PLC experience required with advanced electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine repair.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, minimize downtime, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, machine wiring, and safety circuits.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to install, modify, and improve equipment.
• Maintain facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, and electrical infrastructure.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support equipment safety initiatives.
• Train operators on basic maintenance practices and coordinate with outside vendors as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical work

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC experience

Read schematics

Safety awareness

Own tools

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

HMI

Electrical panels

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Walker, MI
Department: Maintenance

Keep Manufacturing Moving. Solve Problems. Make an Impact.

Are you a skilled Maintenance Mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving complex technical challenges, and keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where no two days are the same? If so, Flexco wants to hear from you!

Flexco, a global leader in conveyor system solutions, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our Grand Rapids team. In this role, you'll use your mechanical and electrical expertise to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve manufacturing equipment while collaborating with engineering and production teams to drive efficiency, reliability, and safety.

This role will be responsible for state-of-the-art manufacturing processes including; CNC machines, Laser Cutting equipment, Packaging Equipment, Stamping Presses, Automated Fabrication Equipment, Hydraulic Presses and others!

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial machinery, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures, minimize downtime, and perform preventive maintenance.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, electrical controls, machine wiring, and safety circuits.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to install, modify, and improve equipment.
• Maintain facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, compressed air, and electrical infrastructure.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and support equipment safety initiatives.
• Train operators on basic maintenance practices and coordinate with outside vendors as needed.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience involving mechanical and electrical systems.
• PLC experience required, along with advanced electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, machine repair, and equipment rebuilding.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of machine wiring, electrical panels, HMIs, and safety circuits.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Master Electrician status preferred.
• Ability to provide your own tools.

Why join Flexco?

At Flexco, our Maintenance Mechanics are essential to keeping production moving and driving continuous improvement. You'll work with a variety of industrial equipment, collaborate with experienced professionals, and have opportunities to expand your technical skills while making a direct impact on our manufacturing operations.

This is your opportunity to work in an environment where the culture is focused on being people first, better together, customer-centered, forward thinking and always committed to excellence.Flexcohas consistently been named to the list of Chicago’s "101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For" by the National Association of Business Resources and to the list of “Chicago’s Top Workplaces” by the Chicago Tribune.

Maintenance Mechanics at Flexco typicallyearn between $28.00 and $35.00 per hour, or more, depending on skills, education and experience.

Flexco offers generous packages including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance on day one of employment
• 401k with up to 8% company match
• 10 vacation days and 10 personal days
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Competitive compensation
• Tuition reimbursement/educational assistance

This position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and lifting up to 45 pounds while working in an industrial manufacturing environment.