Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift - Patterson South)

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with immediate vesting

16 hours of paid volunteer time

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on various systems. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant maintenance experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, ensuring machinery operates optimally, and maintaining equipment spaces. Benefits start on day one, including medical, PTO, and paid volunteer time. The salary is based on experience and discussed during the interview.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's experience in maintenance field or related area.
• Ability to work physical jobs that require climbing, lifting, and bending.
• Valid Michigan driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor machinery performance and ensure optimal operation.

Skills

Mechanic knowledge

Pneumatic knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Basic electrical aptitude

Mathematical skills

Microsoft Word skills

Excel skills

Outlook skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree (desired)

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Multimeter

Calipers

Welders

Job description

Description

Agility, Impact, Methodology. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, adaptability, and high standards go hand in hand? Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

Overview of this Position

Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective or restorative repairs on electrical, mechanical, process, utility, manufacturing and packaging systems and equipment. Ensure that the plant is running in peak condition in a safe and reliable manner. Provide outstanding customer service to the manufacturing and support groups in all areas of facilities through excellent workmanship, attentiveness to business needs, strong interpersonal skills and keeping of detailed records. Troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade plant processing, labeling, packaging, and filling line equipment. Serve as technical resource to manufacturing and engineering groups. Level 2-4 technicians aid in the training and development of the technicians at a lower level in the career path.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. (Associates degree desired).
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in maintenance field or in related area.
• Levels II-IV may require completion of an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty. Experience with the troubleshooting of PLCs is expected at this level.
• Mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical knowledge & aptitude required along with an understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to work physical job where there will be a need to climb ladders, crawl in plenum areas, lift and carry heavy equipment, bend, stoop and work in uncomfortable positions. Physically capable of working under all weather conditions.
• Must have and maintain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Mathematical skills to include as a minimum ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, determine linear measurements, compute areas and volumes of conventional shapes and forms, and compute approximate weight of objects.
• Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Requirements

• Work experience is in FDA (food/pharma) or other regulated environment.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)

• Accurately read, analyze, and interpret standard operating procedures (SOP), electrical schematics, service manuals, technical bulletins, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on filling, inspection, packaging/processing equipment along with facilities and utilities.
• Monitor equipment and systems performance through interpretation of gauge readings, vibration and other tests, and sensitivity for unusual conditions.
• Adjust equipment according to specifications to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and systems according to a prescribed plan and schedule. This may
• Maintain various hand tools and equipment: drills, grinders, micrometers, calipers, torches, welders, drill press, lathe, multimeter, etc.
• Maintain equipment spaces including shop and mechanical rooms in a neat, clean, and safe manner.
• Routinely inspect buildings and report all deficiencies unable to be corrected to the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager and/or Facilities Engineer.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers

BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1

GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PTO

Full-time employees accrue up to 13 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!

WELLNESS TIME OFF

Employees earn 1 hour of time off for every 30 hours worked to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS

We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY

Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.

If you meet the required criteria listed above, GRAM welcomes you to apply todayI