Maintenance Technician

Tom Trese; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent hours

Team-based culture

Growth opportunities

Impact on OEMs

Job summary

Tom Trese in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to keep injection molding equipment running safely and efficiently. This role supports continuous production by performing PMs and quick repairs to electrical and hydraulic systems.

You’ll work 3 PM to 11 PM in a team-based environment, read blueprints, document maintenance activities, and collaborate with production to minimize downtime. Prior injection molding experience is a plus, and training is available as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Experience with electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics (training available).
• Understanding of preventative maintenance programs.
• Prior experience in injection molding preferred.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on injection molding and related manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues quickly and effectively
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints (training available if needed)
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and machine downtime
• Work closely with production teams to minimize equipment downtime

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Electrical and hydraulic systems

Blueprints/electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Injection molding experience

Team-oriented

Job description

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Shift Hours: 3 PM – 11 PM

About the Role

Join a well-established, innovative manufacturing company specializing in high-quality automotive interior and exterior components. As a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently to ensure production stays on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on injection molding and related manufacturing equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues quickly and effectively
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints (training available if needed)
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and machine downtime
• Work closely with production teams to minimize equipment downtime

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving
• Experience with electrical and hydraulic systems required
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics (or willingness to learn)
• Understanding of preventative maintenance programs
• Prior experience in injection molding preferred
• Self‑motivated, reliable, and team‑oriented

What You’ll Get

• Consistent hours: 2nd shift schedule (3 PM – 11 PM)
• Supportive environment: easy to work for, team-based culture
• Growth potential: opportunity to learn new skills and expand your capabilities
• Meaningful impact: your work helps keep high-quality automotive components flowing to major OEMs