Maintenance Technician

Mopec; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mopec is seeking a reliable Maintenance Employee to support upkeep of our facility, production equipment, and building systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, coordinate with service providers, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

The role requires hands-on work, organization, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with vendors and internal teams. Mopec manufactures stainless-steel medical equipment using CNC lasers, mills, presses, and welding cells.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in facilities maintenance or a related field preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and familiarity with hand tools.
• Ability to follow preventive maintenance schedules and documentation procedures.
• Experience with HVAC upkeep is a plus.
• Familiarity with saw blade changes, CNC equipment, or laser cutting is a plus.
• Attention to detail for compliance-related inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Coordinate with outside service vendors to schedule maintenance.
• Maintain organized maintenance areas and inventories for parts and supplies.
• Log maintenance activities and document completed work.
• Identify parts needed and schedule service with vendors.
• Assist with larger facility or equipment repairs as needed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hand tools

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Communication

Teamwork

Lift up to 50 lbs

PPE compliance

HVAC maintenance

Tools

CMMS software

Hilo equipment

Pallet jack

Electric lift

Job description

Mopec is seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Maintenance Employee to support the upkeep of our facility, production equipment, and building systems. This role includes performing preventive maintenance, coordinating with outside service providers, and maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment. The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and comfortable working independently while coordinating with vendors and internal groups to keep production running.

Mopec manufactures stainless-steel medical equipment and uses CNC sheet metal lasers, tube-cutting lasers, CNC mills/lathes, press brakes, panel benders, metal finishing tooling, and welding fabrication cells.

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment according to established schedules.
• Ensure the maintenance is completed/document and the equipment is able to run production.
• Change coolants and other machine fluids as required to keep equipment operating properly.
• Clean machines and equipment regularly to maintain performance and extend service life.
• Change filters on HVAC rooftop units on a scheduled basis to maintain air quality and system efficiency.
• Maintain the pneumatic air supply in the facility and schedule air compressor service intervals.

Equipment & Tooling Maintenance

• Change saw-cutting blades and band saw blades as needed to maintain cutting quality and equipment performance.
• Check CNC tools for visible damage or wear and report/replace as needed.
• Assist with changing laser table slats to keep laser cutting equipment operating properly.
• Dump scrap bins into recycling roll-offs with Hilo.
• Identify parts needed for routine maintenance so that the items can be ordered ahead of time.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance services with Hilo's (or other designated service vendors) for equipment servicing and repairs.
• Serve as a point of contact for scheduled vendor visits, ensuring access and coordination with production schedules.
• Fix minor facility issues (e.g., small repairs to doors, fixtures, lighting, etc.) as they arise.
• Schedule a qualified technician for larger facility or equipment issues that fall outside the scope of routine maintenance.
• Log and identify scheduled fire system and elevator inspections to ensure compliance with required inspection timelines.

Facility & Equipment Upkeep

• Maintain overall cleanliness and organization of the maintenance area, shop floor, and equipment storage areas.
• Organize and maintain inventories of parts, supplies, tools, and consumables used in maintenance activities.
• Track inventory levels and notify supervisors when supplies need to be reordered.
• Manage the general upkeep of production equipment to minimize downtime and support consistent operations.

Repairs & Equipment Handling

• Identify equipment in need of repair and coordinate transport of equipment to repair facilities or vendors as needed.
• Assist with loading, transporting, and safely handling equipment during repair pickup/drop-off.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair status to supervisors and relevant teams.
• Assist in implementing a CMMS- Computerized Maintenance Management platform that tracks maintenance operations, asset tracking, and work order management to help organizations shift from reactive to proactive maintenance

Qualifications

• Prior experience in facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and familiarity with hand tools and shop equipment.
• Ability to follow preventive maintenance schedules and documentation procedures.
• Experience with HVAC filter changes or general HVAC upkeep a plus.
• Familiarity with saw blade changes (saw-cutting and band saw), CNC equipment, or laser cutting is a plus.
• Attention to detail for identifying tool/equipment damage and tracking compliance-related inspections (e.g., fire system, elevator).
• Strong organizational skills, especially related to inventory management.
• Ability to coordinate with outside vendors and report scheduling logistics.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a production team.
• Ability to lift and move equipment (specify weight limit, e.g., up to 50 lbs) and operate material handling equipment such as a Hilo, pallet jack, or electric lift.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a manufacturing/production facility setting.
• May require exposure to machine coolants, cleaning chemicals, and rooftop/outdoor conditions when servicing HVAC units.
• Requires standing, bending, lifting, and occasional climbing (e.g., ladder access to rooftop units).
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by safety protocols.
• Valid driver's license.
• Hilo experience and being mechanically inclined are a plus.