Maintenance Technician – Caledonia Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Caledonia Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively sourcing Maintenance Technicians to support manufacturers in and around Caledonia, MI. This role involves reading schematics, replacing worn parts, and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, knowledge of mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems, and be comfortable with shift work and on-call rotations. Opportunities across Michigan’s manufacturing regions.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read schematics and use hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Read schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals to guide repairs.
• Replace worn parts such as bearings, belts, motors, and sensors.
• Document maintenance work and parts used in the maintenance system.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, and machine alignment as needed.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures during all work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures and make repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and line stoppages to restore production.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Read schematics

Lockout/tagout

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate in industrial maintenance

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS software

Welding equipment

Industrial controls

Job description

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician | Caledonia, MI

Salary Range: $45,000 – $76,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for keeping equipment running and minimizing downtime? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Caledonia area seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Maintenance Technician opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Caledonia in Kent County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ionia, Middleville, Hastings, and Lake Odessa.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across the Caledonia area seeking Maintenance Technicians who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Usual Responsibilities

• Read schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals to guide repairs.
• Replace worn parts such as bearings, belts, motors, and sensors.
• Document maintenance work and parts used in the maintenance system.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, and machine alignment as needed.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures during all work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures and make repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and line stoppages to restore production.

Recommended Qualifications

• Two or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read schematics and use hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
• Availability for shift work, overtime, and on-call rotation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Bonus Qualifications

• Forklift or aerial lift certification.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in industrial maintenance or a related field.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial controls.
• Welding or fabrication certification.
• Experience with CMMS software for work orders and parts tracking.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Machine Repair Technician, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Preventive Maintenance Technician, Equipment Technician, Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

Salary Package:

$ 45,000.00 – 76,000.00 (US Dollar)