Maintenance Tech (3rd shift)

PennEngineering®; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Waterford, Michigan, is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time position focused on repairing and rebuilding manufacturing machines. The ideal applicant will have five years of experience, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with team members. Responsibilities include diagnosing machine issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a strong understanding of manufacturing machinery.

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience and/or training required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills needed.
• Good verbal communication and ability to interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical problems.
• Diagnose and repair machinery issues as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Pneumatics knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLCs

Hydraulic tools

Machinery manuals

Job description

Position Summary

This position repairs and rebuilds manufacturing machines and provides mechanical, electrical and technical support and repairs to all areas of the facility.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical problems related to the production equipment
• As a team member or independently, diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical machinery problems
• Work with machinery drawings, specifications, electrical schematics, machine manuals or other assembled data
• Fabricate needed components as required
• Demonstrate proficiencies in pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC, electrical controls, AC/DC drive motors, machine component clearances/fits and an overall understanding of machine operation and function
• Complete preventative machine maintenance as assigned
• Maintain accurate records of equipment repairs

Cooperation

• Professionally communicate and collaborate with all team members and machine set‑up operators to improve overall manufacturing operations
• Follow guidance and directives, verbal and/or written, provided by the Manufacturing Manager and other managers in the company
• Perform daily responsibilities in coordination with company and departmental work instructions
• Provide a positive approach to problem solving to minimize machine downtime and prevent reoccurrence

Safety

• Follow all safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees
• Create and maintain a safe work environment; repair and/or report non‑conformances to company safety policies and guidelines
• Perform safety tasks as required to avoid injury to self and colleagues
• Demonstrate safe and efficient operating skills of machine‑shop equipment such as milling machines, surface grinders, lathes, etc.

Physical Demands

• Lift approximately 40 lbs. from floor level to waist and back 5 times per hour
• Stand approximately 8–10 hours per day
• Have visual acuity for detailed work
• Possess manual dexterity
• Possess mechanical ability
• Be able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes awkward positions for prolonged periods while exerting force on hand tools to adjust machinery

Work Environment

• Un‑air‑conditioned, well‑ventilated manufacturing facility

Location

Waterford, Michigan

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of related experience and/or training
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form, and to solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and ladder logic
• Experience with hydraulics, motors, and pumps
• Fabrication experience preferred
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or data
• Understanding or working knowledge of machines and equipment within the manufacturing areas

Position Type / Expectations of Working Hours

• Full‑time position
• Regularly scheduled to work 10 hours a day
• Must be able to work Monday through Saturday