Maintenance Technician

Caliberr Staffing; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberr Staffing in Pontiac, MI seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and emergency maintenance on facility and production machinery. The role requires hands-on expertise in mechanical systems, electrical work, welding, and fabrication to keep equipment running smoothly.

You will read blueprints, trace electrical circuits, and tackle complex mechanical issues while following safety protocols. Experience in industrial settings and a portfolio of fabrication work are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance and repair of machinery.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Portfolio of fabrication work encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on facility and production machinery.
• Identify and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Design, modify, and repair machine parts as needed.
• Analyze root causes of failures to improve reliability.
• Read blueprints and take precise measurements for repairs.
• Support reliability improvement projects to reduce downtime.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical

Electrical

Welding

Fabrication

Blueprints

Troubleshooting

Safety

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Tools

MIG welding

Arc welding

Plasma cutting

Oxy-Acetylene

Band saw

Drill press

Angle grinder

Job description

Status: Full-Time | Includes Benefits | Potential for Advancement

If you are a dedicated maintenance expert who thrives on fixing complex issues, creating custom solutions, and ensuring machinery operates efficiently, we want to hear from you. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician who possesses a robust background in mechanical systems, electrical work, welding, and fabrication to join our operations.

This role is perfect for professionals who value high-quality workmanship, enjoy tackling technical challenges, and bring a diverse industrial maintenance skill set to the table.

Core Duties

• Execute both routine preventive care and emergency repairs on facility infrastructure and production machinery.
• Identify and resolve issues across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical platforms.
• Construct, alter, and restore machine parts as the situation demands.
• Analyze root causes of equipment breakdowns to ensure long-term operational stability.
• Utilize technical blueprints and precise measurements to perform repairs with high accuracy.
• Contribute to reliability improvement projects to help minimize downtime and boost overall production efficiency.
• Maintain a secure work environment by strictly adhering to all established safety protocols.

Fabrication & Welding

• Extensive background in structural fabrication and component restoration.
• Skilled in MIG and Arc welding techniques.
• Capable of designing, adjusting, and fixing various equipment and structural parts.

Cutting & Shop Equipment

• Proficient with Oxy-Acetylene torches.
• Skilled in operating plasma cutting equipment.
• Experienced with angle grinders.
• Competent in using band saws.
• Experienced with drill press operations.

Measuring & Layout

• Expertise in reading and applying tape measure dimensions.

Mechanical Aptitude

• Strong practical mechanical abilities.
• Maintains a personal tool collection and expands it as required.
• Proven track record in the maintenance, construction, or repair of machinery, vehicles, and mechanical systems.

Electrical Knowledge

• Familiarity with 12VDC and 24VDC circuitry.
• Experience with power systems ranging from 120VAC to 480VAC.
• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase power configurations.
• Understanding of fundamental PLC troubleshooting and logic.

System Logic

• Ability to interpret input and output components.
• Understanding of analog and digital signal processing.
• Knowledge of how control logic influences machine performance.
• Ability to distinguish between circuit breakers and fuses.
• Knowledge of unions and various fittings including 90 and 45-degree elbows.
• Familiarity with couplers, crosses, caps, and plugs.
• Understanding of ball and gate valve applications.
• Skilled in pipe threading techniques.
• Ability to identify and use taps and dies correctly.

Ideal Qualifications

• Prior experience in an industrial manufacturing maintenance setting is preferred.
• Ability to showcase specific examples of equipment you have built or repaired.
• Capacity to explain previous technical obstacles and how you successfully overcame them.
• Submission of a portfolio or photos featuring your fabrication work is encouraged.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Reliable work history and a steadfast commitment to maintaining a safe workplace for the entire team.

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