Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

ARC Abrasives, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

ARC Abrasives, Inc. in Troy, MI is seeking a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production operations.

You will support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability; training on 1st shift is required for several weeks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical docs.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must train on 1st shift for several weeks.

Responsibilities

• Safety: follow LOTO and PPE requirements and safe work at heights.
• Breakdown tracking: document downtime and labor hours in MVP.
• PM completion: integrate PMs into schedule and hit targets.
• Service/interpersonal: communicate with team and management.
• Skill competency: maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC systems.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic & hydraulic

PLC knowledge

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MVP software system

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Hours: M-F, 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm (will need to train on 1st shift)

Reports to: Process & Facilities Manager

About ARC Abrasives: At ARC, we don't just make abrasives, we engineer solutions that help our customers grind smarter, finish faster, and work better. As a leading U.S. manufacturer of non-woven abrasives, we pride ourselves on our grit: both the product and the attitude.

We're growing fast and looking for a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to join our existing maintenance team. The right candidate can Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production operations. This role supports preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability

Your Mission:

Minimize equipment downtown and production disruptions. Complete preventive maintenance tasks on schedule and maintain accurate maintenance records. Support safety, quality and productivity goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety: understand and use LOTO procedures; demonstrate proper PPE usage; proper use of lifts, ladders and work safely at heights; process equipment improvements related to safety.
• Breakdown Tracking: complete breakdown of work orders; track downtown and labor hours accurately in the MVP software system; work to reduce downtime through PMs and equipment/process improvements.
• PM Completion: work with cell coordinators/supervisors to work PM time into schedule; meet 85% PM completion rate; work to improve on time completion of PMs.
• Service/Interpersonal Skills: adhere to ARC's core values; communicate with management and peers effectively; be a team player who is teachable and mentor's colleagues.
• Skill Competency: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting skills required; strong knowledge of PLC and control systems; HVAC trouble shooting; must be able to drive a forklift/scissor lift.

Who You Are:

• Adaptive: You can cope effectively with complexity and change
• Team Player: Reaches out to peers and overcomes we-they. Approachable.
• Pragmatic: You generate sensible, realistic, practical solutions to problems.
• Technical: You have knowledge with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems, automation & controls, and preventive & predictive maintenance

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to train on 1st shift for several weeks