Maintenance Technician - Non Union

Viking; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our Caledonia, MI facility. You will collaborate with engineering and team leads to set priorities and resolve issues preventing machines from achieving peak performance.

The role emphasizes developing robust preventive maintenance programs and hands-on troubleshooting across cell equipment, robotics, conveyors, and programmable controllers. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma with 1–3 years of related experience or a journeyman

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1–3 years related experience; journeyman preferred.
• PLC knowledge and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints; strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Team Leaders to set priorities and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain PM programs; schedule and log PMs in CMMS.
• Perform preventive maintenance on cell equipment and install/repair robotics, conveyors, and controllers.
• Test and troubleshoot machinery; identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Order spare parts and support systems technicians; operate lift equipment as needed.

Skills

PLC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mechanical & electrical aptitude

Strong communication

Mathematics & statistics

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman or 3–5 years experience

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

# Maintenance Technician - Non UnionMI Caledonia - Caledonia, MI 49316## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $30.00 HourlyLevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftThirdEducation LevelNoneTravel PercentageNone## DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES:· Collaborate with Engineering, Team Leaders etc. to identify and set technical priorities to resolve issues preventing machines from reaching goal performance.· Work closely with maintenance team to develop robust troubleshooting and PM programs.· Manage the PM program including the scheduling, writing PM’s and entering of all required PM’s using CMMS software.· Perform Preventive maintenance on cell equipment.· Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and equipment such as robots, conveyors and programmable controllers.· Install plumbing for hydraulics and pneumatics.· Connect power supply wires to machines and equipment and connect cables and wires between machines and equipment.· Test malfunctioning machinery and discuss malfunction with other Maintenance Technicians for root cause.· Replace faulty components of machine such as relays, switches, motors, pneumatics, positions sensing devices, etc· Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blue prints.· Work closely with and communicate with Systems Providers and engineers to diagnose and repair machine breakdowns quickly.· Manipulate teach pendent and programmable controllers to adjust automated machinery.· Knowledge of robotics and integrated cameras.· Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components of machines and equipment.· Work with maintenance to order spare parts and maintain the spare parts crib stock.· Assist Systems Technicians and fill in as needed.· Operate Lift truck and scissors lift, as needed.· Track and fill out spreadsheets for production OEE and shift reports.· Fabricate any part necessary to keep the cell running.· Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.## QualificationsEXPERIENCE:· High School Diploma, one to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.· Journeyman or 3 to 5 years preferred.· Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC).· Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.· Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.· Demonstrated ability to solve practical problems.