Maintenance & Setup Associate

Kem Krest; Fowlerville (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Availability

Free On-site Clinics & Prescriptions

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, Sick Pay & Holiday

Job summary

Kem Krest is seeking a Maintenance & Setup Associate in a fast-paced production environment. You will set up, adjust, and maintain equipment, perform changeovers, and troubleshoot to support high-quality output.

Your role emphasizes safety, adherence to standard work, and collaboration to meet production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude for setting up and adjusting equipment.
• Safety-focused approach with adherence to procedures.
• Willingness to learn under supervision in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to follow instructions and standard work.
• Interest in equipment operation and maintenance concepts.
• Commitment to quality and teamwork.
• Positive attitude and continuous development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production by setting up, adjusting, and maintaining equipment.
• Perform machine changeovers and ensure product specifications.
• Troubleshoot issues and support preventive maintenance.
• Follow standard work procedures under supervision.
• Engage in ESP and continuous improvement activities.
• Operate equipment with safety and job expectations for MHE.
• Understand basic equipment and repair principles (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, drive systems).
• Execute trained operations and follow reaction plans to prevent injuries or damage.
• Align daily work with data, technology, and organizational performance.
• Understand personal performance and department deliverables.
• Support capacity, volume, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure compliance and identify risks.
• Adhere to environmental, health, and safety requirements and hazards prevention.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to safety

Flexibility

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Kem Krest, we are more than a supply chain solutions provider—we are a trusted partner to some of the world’s leading automotive, heavy-duty, and powersports OEMs. As a certified minority-owned business, we deliver customized services in packaging, logistics, and compliance with a focus on innovation, quality, and customer success.

With a global network, high-touch service, and a relentless commitment to quality, Kem Krest is the go-to partner for companies seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s passionate about making supply chains smarter, and partnerships stronger.

A Maintenance & Setup Associate supports daily production by setting up, adjusting, and maintaining equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. This role performs machine changeovers, makes equipment adjustments to meet product specifications, troubleshoots issues during production, and supports preventive maintenance activities. Success in this role requires mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support operational excellence through participation in ESP and continuous improvement activities.
• Follow standard work procedures and job expectations under supervision.
• Accept coaching and develop skills through training and on-the-job learning.
• Support problem-solving activities through engagement and feedback.
• Operate equipment under supervision while fulfilling all safety and job expectations related to material handling equipment (MHE).
• Demonstrate awareness of basic equipment and repair principles, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and drive systems.
• Understand machine operation requirements to avoid negative impact on production or equipment.
• Execute equipment operations as trained and follow defined reaction plans to prevent personal injury or product damage.
• Learn how operational activities contribute to data, technology, and overall organizational performance.
• Understand individual performance expectations and how they relate to departmental deliverables.
• Support department objectives that drive capacity, volume, and customer requirements.
• Work collaboratively with peers to ensure compliance and identify potential risks.
• Follow all environmental, health, and safety requirements and support the prevention and identification of potential hazards.
• Understand how daily work contributes to risk reduction and minimizes impact on surrounding operations and environments.

Your Contributions:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of functional or operational experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and grow under supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow instructions, standard work, and safety procedures.
• Basic awareness or interest in equipment operation and maintenance concepts.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and teamwork.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and development.

Why Kem Krest?

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Availability
• Free On-site Clinics & Prescriptions
• 401K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Sick Pay & Holiday

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