Maintenance Technician

WMFHA; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Skill-based pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

401(k) with company match

Life, disability insurance

Safety boots reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Fabcon is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Trenton, MI to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve plant equipment for continuous precast concrete manufacturing operations. The role focuses on reliability, downtime reduction, and proactive maintenance.

You will work 10am-8pm, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Two to five years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or heavy-industrial environments preferred.
• Technical training or degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, vehicles, and facilities.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair mixers, conveyors, augers, cranes, and related systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and respond to production breakdowns promptly.
• Assist with installation, modification, and relocation of equipment and infrastructure.
• Document maintenance activities and parts usage in CMMS/IFS.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

CMMS/IFS

Forklift operation

Welding & fabrication tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician - -Trenton

Permanent/Full Time, Shift: 10am-8pm pm Monday – Friday, occasional Saturday

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving plant equipment and facilities to support safe, efficient precast concrete manufacturing operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports production through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• Skill Based Pay Program Raises within the first year
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Safety boot & prescription safety eyewear reimbursement
• Employee referral bonuses
• Overtime opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment, machinery, vehicles, and facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain and repair mixers, conveyors, augers, cranes, batching systems, molds, hydraulic systems, forklifts, yard tractors, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders.
• Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, equipment assembly and disassembly, and minor electrical repairs.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and respond promptly to production breakdowns.
• Assist with the installation, modification, and relocation of equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Complete work orders and accurately document maintenance activities and parts usage in CMMS/IFS.
• Follow lockout/tagout, hot-work permit, confined-space, environmental, and other required safety procedures.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized maintenance and work areas while supporting equipment reliability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or a two-year technical degree preferred.
• Two to five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, construction-materials, or heavy-industrial environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including conveyors, augers, industrial equipment, and wheeled vehicles.
• Welding and fabrication experience using SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, and oxy-acetylene cutting equipment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, parts diagrams, blueprints, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, skid steers, aerial lifts, cranes, yard tractors, and other heavy equipment.
• Basic computer skills required; experience using CMMS/IFS preferred.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain professional conduct.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

About Us

Better. Stronger. Faster.

That's how we build careers at Fabcon.

As a leading precast concrete manufacturer with facilities across six states, we're looking for hardworking individuals who want more than just a job. At Fabcon, you'll find competitive pay, great benefits, ongoing training, and opportunities to advance.

We promote from within, helping employees grow faster and build long-term careers.

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