Maintenance Technician I, II, or III

DISHER; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DISHER is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Grand Rapids, MI to perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs in a manufacturing environment. The role includes conducting preventive maintenance and ensuring compliance with safety policies.

Successful candidates will have a strong background in plant maintenance, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks. Experience with PLCs and advanced electrical systems is a plus. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Completed or working toward a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and speak English; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and safety policies.
• Read and interpret manuals and work orders for maintenance.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and make adjustments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and maintain documentation.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and EAM work order systems.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding and fabrication

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year trades degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

EAM work order systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician – Grand Rapids, MI

DISHER is currently partnering with the largest contract food manufacturer in North America producing and packaging convenience, baked, refrigerated, and frozen foods, as well as nutrition bars, for many of the world's premier brands. With 27 facilities across the U.S., DISHER handles end‑to‑end commercialization, research and development, food production, and packaging for major consumer brands. The Maintenance Technician performs diversified mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines, equipment, and plant facilities, including scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency repairs. This role also conducts regular preventive maintenance and maintains supporting documentation for all PM activities.

Shift: 2nd shift: 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Mon‑Fri), 3rd shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Sun‑Thu) and every other weekend. Weekend work is required.

What you will get to do:

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant 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.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and 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.

What will make you successful:

• Completed or working toward a 2‑year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and speak English; bilingual is a plus.
• Effective communicator with the ability to take direction from the Maintenance Manager and collaborate with line workers, leads, supervisors, and the Plant Manager.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and possesses creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication with a full understanding of 3‑phase electrical systems and motor controls; skilled in troubleshooting control system inputs and outputs.

Technician Level II

Experience with basic PLCs and can troubleshoot electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays), experience with compressor systems, air cylinders, sensors, hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, pressure cylinders). Building maintenance (small installations, light fixtures, plumbing, boilers).

Technician Level III

Experience with advanced electrical—resolving electrical issues, reading and writing electrical diagrams, reading mechanical blueprints, building small panels. PLC—check inputs, outputs, understand ladder diagrams, basic drive programming (Powerflex 525). Basic machining, fabricating, welding. Understand thermocouple operation & tuning.