Maintenance Technician

Leggettlogistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggettlogistics in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery, equipment, and physical structures. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED, with at least 3 years of related experience. The role requires the ability to operate various tools and machinery, including forklifts. You will work in a loud environment and be expected to lift heavy objects.

The ideal candidate will also have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work at heights when necessary. Training opportunities may be available for those looking to gain additional certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and analyze technical documents.
• Ability to operate various equipment and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Repair tools and fixtures as required.
• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Monitor and report lock-out/tag-out procedure violations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Machinery repair

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Welding and cutting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance Certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Mechanic's tools

Job description

Shift

2pm - 12am, Monday through Thursday, with Friday for as‑needed overtime.

Responsibilities

Repairs tools and fixtures as required. Installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems by performing the following duties.

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction. Review variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantle defective machines, tools, fixtures, and other equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Monitors and reports (to supervisor) all lock‑out and tag‑out procedure violations.
• Measures, marks and scribes material for machining.
• Sets up and operates bandsaw, grinder, drill, milling machine, table shaper, router, upright drills, edge sander, mitre saw, lathe, milling machine, and related woodworking equipment to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures.

A few things you’ll need:

• Must be able to operate forklift and platform lifts where needed or required.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 24’ when required.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); a minimum of 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration will be given to applicants with an Industrial Maintenance Certificate, journeyman certificate, or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read and analyze professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations in English. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to use basic geometry and trigonometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment

Work is performed near moving mechanical parts. Noise level is usually loud.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include color vision and depth perception.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disability Employer.