Maintenance Tech

Fabcon Precast, LLC; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon Precast, LLC located in Trenton, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install equipment. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment and must be able to operate various heavy equipment, including forklifts and aerial lifts. Responsibilities include communicating with supervisors about parts inventories, troubleshooting mechanical and minor electrical issues, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Committed to safety and efficiency is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment.
• Able to operate heavy equipment including yard tractors and forklifts.
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies.
• Troubleshoot minor electrical issues and conduct repairs.

Skills

Hydraulics understanding

Pneumatics understanding

Power tools operation

Welding and fabrication

Heavy equipment operation

Troubleshooting electrical issues

Ability to follow directions

Safety commitment

Education

Two-year technical school degree

Tools

Forklifts

Bobcats

Aerial lifts

Welding equipment

Job description

Maintain, repair and install equipment using safe and effective problem‑solving techniques on an ongoing basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain all mechanical aspects of plant and yard equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor on parts inventories and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Required Qualifications

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders).
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures.
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures.
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures.
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks).
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair.
• Ability to understand and follow direction.
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment.
• Ability to work independently.
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first‑time quality and efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two‑five (2‑5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment.
• Two (2) year technical school degree.

Physical Requirements

Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection.
Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year‑round, Mid‑west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.
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