Maintenance Technician I — 2nd Shift, Growth & Skills

Maker's Pride; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (2:45PM–11:00PM, Mon–Fri plus every other weekend) to perform diversified mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance on plant equipment. You will read manuals, diagnose issues, repair parts, and maintain PM documentation in a busy manufacturing environment.

The role requires PLC familiarity, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to work safely under GMP practices.

Qualifications

• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Maintenance Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, three phase motor controls. Troubleshoot control systems inputs & outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the maintenance manager.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, as well as work order systems. (EAM)
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

2-year trades degree

4 years plant maintenance experience

Tools

PLC basics

GMP knowledge

Job description

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (2:45PM–11:00PM, Mon–Fri plus every other weekend) to perform diversified mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance on plant equipment. You will read manuals, diagnose issues, repair parts, and maintain PM documentation in a busy manufacturing environment.

The role requires PLC familiarity, basic electrical knowledge, and the ability to work safely under GMP practices.