Maintenance Mechanic - Metals (1st Shift)

Plascore; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bi-Weekly Pay

Company events

Job summary

Plascore in Zeeland, MI is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic (1st shift, M-F, 6:30 AM–2:30 PM) in the Metals division. You will maintain plant equipment, rebuild or adapt machinery, and perform general building and site maintenance to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.

The role requires 1–2 years of maintenance experience, basic electrical skills, and a readiness to work overtime as needed. Plascore offers extensive benefits and employee programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–2 years of progressively more responsible maintenance experience.
• Electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment in the business unit.
• Keep equipment in safe operating conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Install new equipment as required.
• Minor repairs to fork trucks as required.
• Perform safety inspections on equipment.
• Schedule repair work based on production needs.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical problems and simple controls.
• Fabricate fixtures, guards or parts to maintain or improve equipment.
• Perform electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, welding to maintain equipment.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Equipment rebuilding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical testing tools

Welding tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 615 - Zeeland, MI 49464, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: 1st shift, Job Category: Manufacturing, Currently there is an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic in our Metals division on 1st shift (6:30AM to 2:30PM Mon-Friday). This position will ensure that all plant equipment and machinery is maintained in working order. Build and rebuild equipment to meet manufacturing needs. Perform general building and site maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment in the Business unit
• Keep all equipment in safe operating conditions
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Install new equipment as required
• Minor repairs to fork trucks as required
• Perform safety inspections on all equipment
• Schedule repair work on equipment based on production needs
• Troubleshoot basic electrical problems and some basic controls, such as motor starters, relays, motors, fuses.
• Fabricate fixtures, guards or parts to maintain or improve the equipment
• Perform typical electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, welding, or machine work to maintain the equipment
• Make out purchase requisitions for repair parts and replacement stock items
• Look for opportunities to improve equipment efficiency or process improvements
• Maintain all records of repairs made to equipment
• Work independently with little supervision
• Provide the customer with the best value including Cost, Quality, and Delivery
• Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods
• Handle internal and external questions in a prompt professional manner
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times
• Continually looks for ways to improve job efficiency and performance
• Performs all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 to 2 years of progressively more responsible maintenance experience
• Electrical maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work overtime

Additional Requirements

Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Tr

Benefits

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

Bonus Programs

• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics

Health Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
• Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services

Paid Time Off

• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
• 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

401(K) & Roth 401(K)

• 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

Educational Support

• Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
• Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
• Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development

Childcare

• Flex Spending Account for childcare
• Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)

Company Events

• Annual company picnic
• Annual golf outing
• Annual holiday party

Other Perks

• White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
• Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
• Clean work environment
• Smooth pace of work
• Family owned and operated.
• Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
• Bi-Weekly Pay

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Plascore to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Plascore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristic.