Maintenance Technician

Aurora Technologies; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Technologies in Grand Haven, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance on complex equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and install and align new machinery. You will maintain detailed maintenance records and inventory while supporting safety and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will also train production personnel on proper operation and basic maintenance, ensuring clean, safe, and organized work areas and

Qualifications

• Safety-first mentality with knowledge of basic industrial safety procedures (LOTO, Hot Work)
• Self-motivated with desire to continuously learn new concepts
• General understanding of Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electrical, and Steam Systems with ability to maintain and repair components
• Basic machining experience including drilling, tapping, mill and lathe work
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial systems safely and effectively
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Basic computer skills with ability to use maintenance software
• Problem-solving skills to identify and fix malfunctions
• Able to use standard industrial equipment and measuring devices like multimeters, calipers, and micrometers
• Knowledge in safe rigging and lifting practices

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating efficiently (cleaning, lubrication, adjustments)
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using diagnostic tools
• Repair and replace faulty components, dismantle and reassemble machinery
• Coordinate tooling setups and adjust parameters to minimize production impact
• Install new machinery and ensure proper alignment and integration
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities and inventory
• Train production personnel on operation and basic maintenance
• Ensure safety and maintain clean, organized work areas
• Support continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve processes
• Represent the department and company professionally; communicate repair status clearly

Skills

Safety procedures

Self-motivated learning

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Basic machining

Reading blueprints & schematics

Maintenance software

Troubleshooting

Rigging & lifting

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Maintenance Software

Multimeters

Calipers

Micrometers

Lathe

Mill

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Polyply - Grand Haven, MI 49417Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolMaintenance Technician Job Description

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting routine preventive maintenance, such as cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure operational efficiency
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system malfunctions using diagnostic tools and technical manuals
• Repairing and replacing faulty components, dismantling machinery, and reassembling equipment to working order
• Coordinate and execute production tooling setups focused on minimizing production impact including tooling parameters, inserts, rigging & clamping, hydraulic and steam systems.
• Installing new machinery and equipment, ensuring proper alignment, calibration, and integration with existing systems
• Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, preparing reports on equipment performance, and managing inventory of spare parts and supplies
• Training production personnel on proper operation and basic preventive maintenance of equipment
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining clean, organized work areas
• Actively work with team to continuously improve equipment and processes to eliminate unnecessary waste throughout the organization.
• Represent themselves, the department and the company in a professional manner always.
• Demonstrates necessary precautions when handling hazardous materials and dangerous equipment.
• Effectively communicate with appropriate parties regarding machinery repair status.
• Ability to work weekends.

QualificationsRequired Skills and Qualifications

• Safety first mentality with knowledge of basic industrial safety procedures (LOTO, Hot Work, ECT)
• Self-Motivated with desire to continuously learn new concepts
• General understanding of Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electrical, and Stem Systems with the ability to maintain, repair, and rebuild typical components (Ex: pumps, motors, valves, switches, etc.)
• Basic machining experience including drilling, tapping, mill and lather work
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial systems in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Basic computer skills with ability to utilize Maintenance Software
• Problem-solving skills to efficiently identify and fix equipment malfunctions
• Efficiently use standard industrial equipment, tools, and measurement devices including mill, lathe, multimeters, calipers, and micrometers.
• Knowledge in safe rigging & lifting practices.

Physical Requirements

• Requires frequent standing and walking for eight or more hours per day.
• Requires bending, squatting and climbing.
• Ability to work off ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Possible exposure to hazardous chemical requiring special clothing and/or personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform duties outside in varying conditions including both heat and cold.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.