Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flex spending accounts

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role entails troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as performing preventive maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in maintenance, problem-solving abilities, and experience with various machinery. We offer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical systems (starters, relays, hydraulic systems).
• Completed or working toward a 2-year trades degree or 4 years maintenance experience.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance according to safety policies.
• Diagnose problems and perform repairs.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and EAM for work orders.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Welding and fabrication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year trades degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Work order systems (EAM)

Job description

What We Want To Give You

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits:

• Health/dental/vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Short & long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled, or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance and maintain supporting documentation for the PM’s.

2nd Shift

2:30PM - 11:00PM - Monday through Friday + Every other Weekends

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 unusual situations to the maintenance manager.
• Utilize 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.

Technician Level II

Experience with basic electrical systems (starters, fuses, contacts, relays), compressors 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. Basic PLC’s (check inputs, outputs, understand ladder diagrams, basic drive programming Powerflex 525), basic machining, fabrication, welding. Understand thermocouple operation & tuning.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed or working toward 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.
• Effective communication with Maintenance Manager, line workers, Leads, Supervisors, and Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and have creative problem‑solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3‑Phase electrical, motor controls. Troubleshoot control systems inputs & outputs.

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment – exposure to machines, noise levels, varying temperatures.
• Depending on location, environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment – must work well with others and communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours.
• Ability to work in high temperatures up to 120 degrees for short periods.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are legally authorized to work in the location to which they apply.

Maker’s Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.