Maintenance Technician

Precision Strip, Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Strip, Inc. in Canton, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure operation of machinery at our metal processing plant. You will perform diverse planned and unplanned maintenance tasks and support production to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting hydraulics and electrical systems, reading mechanical drawings, assisting with equipment installations, and driving continuous improvement across shifts while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drawings.
• High proficiency troubleshooting hydraulics (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders) and electrical (DC, PLC) systems.
• Experience with fabrication (welding, plasma, torch) and related processes.
• Maintenance experience in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork across shifts.
• Commitment to safety and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to schedule preventative maintenance and maintain records.
• Ensure appropriate inventory of parts, supplies, and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot root causes of unplanned maintenance and implement fixes.
• Assist installation and improvement of new equipment and facilities.

Skills

Reading drawings

Hydraulics troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Fabrication (welding/plasma)

Root cause analysis

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

As a Maintenance Technician you will ensure operation of machinery and equipment by performing highly diversified maintenance task (both planned and unplanned) at our Canton, MI metal processing plant.

Every day as the Maintenance Technician you will...

• Collaborate internally and across PSI to schedule preventative maintenance and maintain records appropriately
• Ensure appropriate inventory of spare parts, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete jobs effectively and eliminate downtime
• Troubleshoot the root cause for the unplanned maintenance repair and make adjustments as needed
• Assist the installation and assembly of new equipment and the improvement to equipment and facilities

To thrive in this role, you must...

• Be willing to work Monday-Friday from 5pm - 5am and be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations outside of your normal hours
• Able to read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical drawings
• Have in depth knowledge and ability to troubleshoot hydraulics (pumps, motors, valves, cylinders) and electrical (single phase, DC circuits, PLC, knowledge of three phase, use multi-meter)
• Have in depth knowledge and experience with fabrication (welding, plasma, torch experience)
• Communicate effectively with all levels of organization and between shifts
• Support others to accomplish goals by responding with professionalism and having a strong sense of urgency to make reasonable decisions and swiftly refer to appropriate level if needed
• Looks for ways to continuously improve processes by anticipating problems, seeking best answers and exploring multiple possibilities to offer solutions
• Have proven maintenance experience preferably in manufacturing environment with preferably an accreditation from a technical school or applicable skills trade program

About Precision Strip

As the nation's largest toll processor, Precision Strip strives to do the exceptional every day. We are a team of collaborative problem solvers, dedicated to providing the best customer service. With our in-house engineering and technical group, we believe no problem is too big.

We offer excellent wages and benefits package including medical, dental, life and disability insurance plan, retirement plan, 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and uniforms.

Precision Strip is a drug free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.