Maintenance Technician

Steel Tool & Engineering Co.; Trenton (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (100% paid)

Dental & Vision for you & dependents

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid life insurance

Holiday pay

Job summary

Steel Tool & Engineering in Michigan is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician to diagnose and repair production systems, including CNC, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and maintain records while supporting the Lead Technician. The role offers a strong growth path in a precision aerospace-focused shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of experience with CNC machining centers, mills, lathes, or EDMs.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of control I/O cards, axis motors, spindles, encoders, and press hydraulics.
• Mechanical experience with machine tool alignment and linear guides.
• Ability to use hand or power tools, forklifts, scissor lifts, and man lifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production assembly systems, press systems, hydraulics, electrical, CNC, and pneumatic equipment.
• Plan work using blueprints or equipment manuals and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain a clean work area and input maintenance data into computer systems.
• Assist the Lead Technician when needed and perform basic building repairs.

Skills

CNC machining experience

Drawings interpretation

Hand & power tool use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to join a team where quality and craftsmanship are celebrated? Come Grow with us in Michigan as afull-time Maintenance Technician!

Here atSteel Tool & Engineering, we’re more than a workplace—we’re a community of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. We offer a 6:00 am – 4:30 pm schedule, combined withcompetitive pay, and you have the foundation of a career worth building.

Job Type:Full-time

Pay:$21.00+ based on experience

But that’s not all we offer! You can also enjoy these excellent benefits and perks:

• 100% paid medical - if you already have coverage and want to opt out of our plan, you could receive a waiver of $300/month
• Dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid life insurance
• Holiday pay

A LITTLE ABOUT US

At Steel Tool & Engineering, we don’t just build precision aerospace components—we build careers. Specializing in brazed honeycomb assemblies for turbine engines in both commercial and military markets, we’re proud to be a one-stop shop where innovation meets craftsmanship. What makes us different? Our commitment to system-driven, data-backed processes that ensure top-tier quality, productivity, and delivery. We support our customers through every stage of new product development, and we do it with a team that feels more like family. If you're looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly matter, Steel Tool & Engineering is the place to be.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will spend your day diagnosing and repairing production assembly systems, press systems, hydraulic, electrical, CNC, and pneumatic equipment. You will identify and inspect machines in need of repair, plan work using blueprints or equipment manuals, and perform general maintenance tasks that keep everything operating efficiently. Your day will include preventative maintenance, cleaning or changing filters, topping off fluids, repairing drywall, painting, fixing doors and other building fixtures, and changing lights, outlets, and switches. You will maintain a clean work area, assist the Lead Technician when need, and input minor maintenance data into our computer systems to track your work.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year(s) of experience with CNC machining centers, mills, lathes, or EDMs
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of control I/O cards, axis motors, spindles, encoders, and press hydraulics
• Mechanical experience in machine tool alignment, installing linear guides, ball screws, saddles, and slides, and laser positioning adjustments
• General knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and building repairsli>
• Ability to use hand or power tools, forklifts, scissor lifts, and man lifts (on-the-job training provided if necessary)
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, crawl into awkward spaces, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Willingness to work with oils, solvents, minor dust, as well as wear all required PPE

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.