Maintenance Tech - 3rd shift

Custom Profile; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Profile is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our employee-owned manufacturing team in Grand Rapids, MI. You will service and repair manufacturing equipment and facilities, with emphasis on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will perform mechanical, electrical, controls, and preventive maintenance while supporting Zero Defects and on-time delivery goals in a cost-efficient manner.

Qualifications

• At least five years of maintenance experience.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or related certs preferred but not required.
• Effective verbal communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all other required safety rules.
• Identify and help resolve safety concerns.
• Repair, improve, upgrade, and install factory equipment in assigned areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders involving mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, facilities, and related systems.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing team members to resolve maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Provide guidance and basic instruction to less-experienced personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Mechanical troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology

Maintenance-related certifications (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Join an employee-owned manufacturer where safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement matter.

Why Join Custom Profile?

Custom Profile is an employee-owned company that develops and manufactures specialty thermoplastic profile extrusions and subassemblies. With locations in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Camden, South Carolina; and Juarez, Mexico, our in-house tooling design and fabrication capabilities support quality and reduced lead times. We serve a blue-chip customer base that includes MillerKnoll, Haworth, HON/Allsteel, Steelcase, Whirlpool, Electrolux, GE Appliances, 3M, and others.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician safely repairs and maintains manufacturing equipment and facilities. This role performs mechanical, electrical, controls, and preventive maintenance while providing strong internal customer service and supporting our goals of Zero Defects and 100% On-Time Delivery in a cost-efficient manner.

What You'll Do

• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all other required safety rules.
• Identify and help resolve safety concerns.
• Repair, improve, upgrade, and install factory equipment in assigned areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment problems to minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders involving mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulics, pneumatics, facilities, and related systems.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing team members to resolve maintenance issues promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow daily housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Provide guidance and basic instruction to less-experienced personnel.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

What You Bring

• At least five years of maintenance experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or maintenance-related certifications preferred, but not required.
• Effective verbal communication skills across departments and organizational levels.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues using basic maintenance shop tools.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Preferred Experience

• ERP/MRP systems experience.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a moderate-noise manufacturing environment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed-toe shoes, on the production floor.
• Ability to travel occasionally, primarily within the local area.