Maintenance Technician Tier 2

Pridgeon & Clay Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Pridgeon & Clay Inc is seeking a Maintenance Technician Tier 2 for 1st shift (6:30am-2:30pm) at our Grand Rapids, MI facility. The role focuses on maximizing equipment efficiency, performing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, and supporting lean initiatives.

Requires an Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or equivalent, plus strong PLC, welding, and blueprint-reading skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology or similar program is preferred.
• Ability to train and mentor other trainees in a team environment.
• Experience with metal stamping equipment, welding equipment, robotics, and grinding/finishing equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting is beneficial.
• Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical mechanical/electrical expertise to production teams.
• Interpret drawings, schematics, and manuals to install, modify and repair equipment.
• Perform welding (MIG/TIG), fabrication, and repair of parts.
• Start/restart machines after modifications to ensure optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot equipment across production lines and document issues.
• Maintain records in Electronic Asset Management (EAM).
• Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Communicate updates and schedules effectively to team members.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

Team leadership

Machine repair

Welding skills

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Electrical drawings

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Attendance record

Education

Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mills

Lathes

Plasma cutter

Oxy-acetylene welding

Robotic welders

Cutting equipment

Job description

1st Shift (6:30am-2:30pm)

Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding job that allows you to utilize your skills to their fullest potential? Do you want to join a team of hardworking, enthusiastic and creative people and enjoy working with a company that recognizes and embraces diversity? Do you take pride working with a company that is committed to being a great corporate citizen and playing a role in producing the highest quality products and services?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Pridgeon and Clay is the place for you...

Founded in 1948 by John Pridgeon and Donald Clay, we are one of the largest independent, value-added manufacturers and suppliers of automotive stamped and fine-blanked components in the United States.

Objective:

The Maintenance Technician Tier 2 solves equipment-related manufacturing challenges, maximizing equipment efficiency to achieve team goals in an exemplary manner according to the company quality policies.

Qualified candidates will possess the following Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an Associate's Degree in Industrial Maintenance Technology (or similar program), completion of a college-based or apprenticeship-based Maintenance Technology or Technician program or certificate
• Ability to train, teach, and assess other Maintenance Technician trainees, leading and mentoring in a team environment
• Experience in machine repair of metal stamping equipment, spot/resistance welding equipment, robotic welders, or grinding and finishing equipment
• Experience in operating all "tools of the trade" including welding, mills, lathes, cutting equipment, metal shear and brake, and drill presses
• Ability to assist with managing projects and resources effectively, including PLC programming and troubleshooting, understanding advanced electrical prints and schematics to facilitate complex repairs or installation of equipment
• Ability to read, follow and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, blueprints, schematics, code requirements, service manuals and manufacturers' specifications
• Welding, layout and construction skills including art, MIG, TIG aluminum, TIG steel, and oxy-acetylene welding along with the use of the plasma cutter
• Proven mechanical inclination and general math and manufacturing knowledge through standardized tests
• Computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• An excellent work record, including attendance

Essential Functions:

Standard Work/Preventative Maintenance:

• Provide technical (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic/hydraulic) expertise to production teams to assist in creating and implementing the best solutions to manufacturing challenges.
• Use drawings/blueprints, schematic diagrams, service manuals, code manuals, and manufacturer's specifications to mechanically install, modify, enhance and repair machines and mechanical equipment.
• Use basic PC/PLC knowledge and electrical schematics to electrically install, modify, enhance and repair machines and mechanical equipment.
• Read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, machine manuals, and basic interpretation of electrical schematics.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and machine manuals to perform safe and effective repairs while using basic electrical concepts, practices, and theory.
• Operate lathes, mills, plasma cutters and cutting equipment to fabricate/repair machine/mechanical equipment parts.
• Perform MIG, TIG aluminum, TIG steel, and oxy/acetylene welding to install, modify, enhance, repair, and maintain business unit equipment and to fabricate and repair parts.
• Start/restart machines and mechanical equipment after installations, modifications, enhancements, and repairs to ensure optimal operation.

Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot various equipment throughout production including metal stamping equipment, spot/resistance welding equipment, robotic welders, and grinding and finishing equipment
• Continually increase technical knowledge and knowledge of alternative work methods to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of machinery. This may be accomplished through internal or external training classes and/or seminars.
• Continually share and gain knowledge from co-workers to enhance guidance, training, and utilization of best practices and use the knowledge gained to improve equipment uptime.
• Address all machine-related issues, as well as all other issues, with co-workers and management personnel with accuracy, in a timely manner, giving updates and schedules as necessary.

Record-Keeping/EAM:

• Complete appropriate paperwork, including machine documentation, panel documentation, and preventive maintenance records to ensure adequate documentation needed to enhance the elimination of equipment downtime.
• Document hours and work activity daily in record-keeping system-Electronic Asset Management (EAM).
• Provide a bill of material and marked up prints after installations are complete in order to ensure up to date logic and spare parts documentation. Provide a bill of material and marked up prints after modifications or repairs are complete, along with Preventative Maintenance upgrade/update suggestions to avoid future repetitive repairs.

Continuous Improvement/Lean Principles:

• Identify and attempt to eliminate areas of waste for better efficiency and overall production needs.
• Continually share and gain knowledge from co-workers to enhance guidance, training, and utilization of best practices and use the knowledge gained to improve equipment uptime.
• Participate in, and support lean initiatives such as continuous improvement events and problem solving events, identifying and eliminating all types of waste
• Suggest and implement ideas to increase personal and departmental efficiency. Communicate potential cost savings to other Technicians and Team Leaders.
• Participate in 8D and 5-Why problem solving teams.

Quality:

• Ensure that equipment preventative maintenance and repairs are done to quality standards.
• Assist in updating electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings, blueprints, and schematics according to code requirements, service manuals and manufacturers' specifications.

Safety/5S:

• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, TS 16949 and safety regulations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including MIOSHA regulatory requirements regarding machinery and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), controls, safety devices, lock-out/tag-out, use of coolants, and die block procedures.
• Identify potential safety issues and take appropriate action. Ensure environment is free of avoidable risks, and report concerns immediately, taking appropriate action to immediately rectify and resolve.
• Organize and maintain personal work area and maintenance area per 5S standards. Notify Team Leader if repair or replacement of machinery or equipment is needed.

Organization/Communication/Professionalism:

• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives.
• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management.
• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job.
• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including ISO, IATF 16949, and safety regulations.
• Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner.
• Pick up and deliver product to suppliers and customers, as needed.
• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect.
• Exhibit all the attributes of a positive role model (including professionalism, personal integrity, and positive attitude) for employees and managers to emulate.
• Assist in maintaining company values (Integrity, People, Customers, Safety, We Can If...Do What It Takes, and Ownership) daily, through thoughts and actions.