Maintenance Technician

Lumbermen's; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Training and development

Job summary

Lumbermen’s in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on woodworking machinery. You will troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and electrical systems from 120V to 480V, and coordinate with vendors to keep production safe and on schedule.

This role requires the ability to work independently, read wiring schematics, and contribute to continuous improvement. Lumbermen’s offers an ESOP, medical/dental/vision and life insurance, a clothing

Qualifications

• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, and electrical systems effectively.
• Experience with single- and three-phase 120–480V systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC and VFD faults.
• Demonstrate PLC operation knowledge and interactions with equipment.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair 120–480V electrical systems.
• Safely identify voltages using a multimeter; understand phase differences.
• Troubleshoot and install 24V DC low-voltage controls and sensors.
• Diagnose sensors and control circuit issues in systems.
• Maintain Arc Flash certification and PPE safety practices.
• Support timely, efficient manufacturing and on-time delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

VFD troubleshooting

Electrical 120–480V

Schematic reading

Vendor coordination

Safety compliance

Team player

Job description

Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We areemployee ownedandrelationship powered.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician II will be responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery and acting as a liaison with vendors. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) faults, including basic VFD replacement and high- and low-voltage troubleshooting.
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of PLC operation and the ability to explain how PLCs interact with equipment and controls.
• Troubleshooting, installing, and repairing single-phase and three-phase electrical systems ranging from 120V to 480V, including outlets, lighting, switches, and related components.
• Safely identify electrical voltages using a multimeter and understand the differences between single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Troubleshooting and installing 24V DC low-voltage controls, including machine sensors, power supplies, safety relays, PLCs, and VFD-related components.
• Diagnosing sensors and control circuit issues by tracing signals through the system to identify the source of equipment failures.
• Maintaining current Arc Flash certification and following required electrical safety practices, including the proper use of PPE and barrier equipment when entering electrical panels.
• Supporting manufacturing needs in a timely and efficient manner to help ensure on-time delivery to customers
• Support the continuous improvement of culture through great interpersonal abilities, being a team player and displaying initiative.

At Lumbermen’s, our business is built on relationships. It’s crucial that the person selected to fill this role is a safety‑minded team player who gets energy from contributing to collaborative success.

This position offers a $300 annual clothing allowance to offset costs for work apparel, protective footwear, and PPE.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with fellow employees
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks at one time
• Organizational skills

DESIRED SKILLS

• Ability to read electrical wiring schematics
• Experience performing maintenance on heavy woodworking machinery (CNC, lineal edgebander, etc)
• Working knowledge of CNCs, edgebanders, and panel saws
• High voltage troubleshooting and repair (110,220,208,277,480)
• Low voltage DC troubleshooting and repair

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be able to drive an industrial fork lift (training is available)

WHAT WE OFFER:

Lumbermen’s exists to enrich the lives of people by intentionally caring for all who experience us. You will experience a different kind of work environment and “family” here and help live out the Lumbermen’s promises of committing to those who count on us, doing what’s right, exercising sound business practices, and earning consideration. Other benefits include:

• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – generous company‑funded retirement
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings account
• 401(k)
• The SOURCE – free and confidential support resources for our team
• Clothing allowance (for applicable roles)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Training and development

Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.