Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift

EW Grobbel; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life insurance

Paid holidays & vacation time

Quarterly bonuses

Matching contribution to 401(k) plan

Individual leadership development

Job summary

A family food company in Detroit is seeking a Senior Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to ensure high-performance production lines run smoothly. The role involves preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on industrial equipment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Competitive pay with benefits and a signing bonus of $2,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, ability to work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and replace or repair faulty components.
• Fabricate and install machine parts as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
• Partner with the maintenance team to reduce downtime.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding skills

Fabrication skills

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Mechanic – Eastern Market, Detroit, Michigan. Shift: 3rd Shift | 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM, Monday – Friday; Saturday as scheduled. Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour. Signing Bonus: $2,000.

At EW Grobbel, we’ve been crafting premium food products for over 140 years in Detroit. We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to keep our high-performance production lines running at peak efficiency. This is a hands-on role for a skilled problem-solver who takes pride in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and precision repairs.

Location: Eastern Market, Detroit, Michigan

Signing Bonus: $2,000

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on industrial equipment, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose mechanical issues, replace or repair faulty components, and ensure all machinery operates safely and efficiently.
• Fabricate and install machine parts, guards, and brackets as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Partner with the maintenance team to reduce downtime and improve production performance.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience (food industry a plus)
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; ability to work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems
• Welding and fabrication skills preferred
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performance team

Why EW Grobbel?

• We’re growing—and we need skilled maintenance professionals to grow with us
• Our legacy is over 140 years strong, but we’re just getting started.
• You’ll work in a supportive, fast-paced, hands-on production environment that feeds America.
• We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and the opportunity to take ownership of your work every day.
• If you’re a problem-solver who takes pride in keeping operations running safely and smoothly, we want to meet you.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Paid holidays & vacation time
• Quarterly bonuses
• Matching contribution to 401(k) plan
• Individual leadership development

About EW Grobbel

EW Grobbel is a family food company established in 1883. Headquartered in Detroit’s historic Eastern Market, EW Grobbel specializes in whole muscle meat proteins and pickle products. We are known as "America’s Oldest Corned Beef Specialist" and supply products to thousands of locations across the United States.

The organization focuses on growing and developing each employee, both personally and professionally, while producing premium quality food products. We are committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ready to build your future with us? Apply today!