Maintenance Technician – Manistee Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Michigan; On-site; USD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting Maintenance Technicians for opportunities across Manistee County, MI. Join a network focused on connecting skilled technicians with manufacturing employers in the region.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical/electrical/pneumatic systems, read schematics, and support production line uptime. This role requires strong safety practices and readiness for shift work, overtime, and on-call rotation.

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.
• Availability for shift work, overtime, and on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Hand tools

Power tools

Lockout/Tagout

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate in industrial maintenance

Associate degree in maintenance

Tools

CMMS software

Forklift certification

PLC experience

Job description

Job Description:

Maintenance Technician | Manistee, MI

Salary Range: $44,000 – $75,000 depending on experience

Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding opportunity in maintenance and repair? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to building meaningful connections in manufacturing. We partner with leading companies in the Manistee area seeking Maintenance Technicians.

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 Manistee in Manistee County, within about 45 minutes of the city, including Filer City, Frankfort, Elberta, and Kaleva.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Manistee region seeking Maintenance Technicians. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Recommended Qualifications

• 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.
• Two or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CMMS software for work orders and parts tracking.
• 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.

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Required Skills:

Resume Safety Regulations Offers Access Support Lean Manufacturing Manuals Welding Management System HVAC Operations Machinery Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Compensation Commissioning Reliability Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Regulations Records Troubleshooting Preparation Software Maintenance Management

Salary Package:

$ 44,000.00 – 75,000.00 (US Dollar)