Maintenance Technician

Tokai Rika Group; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription

Vision

401K + Company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Education Assistance

Flex Spending

Employee Assistance Programs

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. in Jackson, MI is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by maintaining performance and reliability of production equipment and facility systems.

You will troubleshoot complex issues, perform repairs, and conduct preventative and predictive maintenance while collaborating with Production Engineers to enhance system performance and ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; journeyman card or equivalent maintenance experience.
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience preferred.
• Troubleshooting automation systems, PLCs and electronics.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Proficient with Windows-based software and common tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, installation, and overhaul of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities across production machinery and facility systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues, including PLC programming and relay logic.
• Install and set up new or existing equipment, ensuring proper operation and commissioning.
• Fabricate replacement parts, tools, and fixtures to support equipment repair and modification efforts.
• Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild equipment to identify wear, alignment issues, or component failures.
• Modify and adjust automated and computer-controlled systems, including robotic equipment.
• Work collaboratively with Production Engineers to improve designs and enhance system performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and logs related to maintenance work and equipment history.
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing equipment performance and recommending process enhancements.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

Electrical

Blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman Card

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by maintaining the performance and reliability of production equipment and facility systems. This position is responsible for troubleshooting complex issues, performing repairs, and executing preventative and predictive maintenance. The role works cross-functionally with engineering and production teams to improve equipment efficiency, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform maintenance, repair, installation, and overhaul of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical equipment
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities across production machinery and facility systems
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues, including PLC programming and relay logic
• Install and set up new or existing equipment, ensuring proper operation and commissioning
• Fabricate replacement parts, tools, and fixtures to support equipment repair and modification efforts
• Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild equipment to identify wear, alignment issues, or component failures
• Modify and adjust automated and computer-controlled systems, including robotic equipment
• Work collaboratively with Production Engineers to improve designs and enhance system performance
• Maintain accurate documentation and logs related to maintenance work and equipment history
• Support continuous improvement by analyzing equipment performance and recommending process enhancements
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Journeyman card or equivalent hands‑on maintenance experience required (not an apprenticeship role)
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities with automation systems, including PLCs and electronic circuitry
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
• Experience using hand tools and power tools common in electrical and mechanical trades
• Basic proficiency with Windows‑based software applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Attributes:

• Self‑driven with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrates commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription
• Vision
• 401K + Company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Flex Spending
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai‑Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.

TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our Jackson, MI location.

We manufacture security and safety-related products:shift levers, shift‑by‑wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks,key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.

Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.