Maintenance Technician

Marten Machining; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Climate controlled environment

Day shift work hours

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Portage is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure production equipment operates at peak performance. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and monitoring equipment performance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of experience in maintenance roles, with a preference for those familiar with CNC operations. This position offers a competitive wage along with a comprehensive benefits package, all within a climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or maintenance position preferred.
• Understanding of basic CNC equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, planned, and emergency maintenance and repair on production and facility equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify issues before they become outages.
• Respond quickly to equipment failures and operational disruptions, minimizing downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're looking for a skilled, dependable Maintenance Technician to keep our production equipment and facility systems running at full strength. If you take pride in your craft, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and understand that when equipment goes down, everything stops — this role is built for you.

The Role

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll work from the direction of the Production Manager and Production Supervisors, and get hands-on with production and facility equipment to keep it performing at its best. From routine preventive maintenance to emergency repairs, you'll be the person who gets things back up and running — and keeps them that way.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine, planned, and emergency maintenance and repair on production and facility equipment
• Monitor equipment performance and proactively identify issues before they become outages
• Respond quickly to equipment failures and operational disruptions, minimizing downtime
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, and Business Administration departments to prioritize maintenance activities and support operational resilience
• Source and identify replacement parts, manage vendor communications, and track open work orders through to resolution
• Schedule and oversee on-site work performed by third-party vendors and contractors, ensuring work is completed safely, correctly, and on time
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Support a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement across the facility

What we are seeking

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or maintenance position preferred.
• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude for diverse systems and mechanisms.
• Understanding of basic CNC equipment operation.
• Responsible and reliable with high attention to detail.

What we offer:

• Manufacturing environment engaged in research and development
• Portage County Business Park location
• Climate controlled, organized, and clean environment
• Work hours are M - F, day shift.
• Competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package