Manufacturing Maintenance Technician – Contract-to-Hire

Linked Professional Services; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Linked, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Michigan. The position supports production machinery and plant facilities, with a plan for greater responsibility as you learn the equipment and procedures.

You will work with an experienced technician on installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs for injection molding machines and related equipment, while maintaining safety and organization on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Plastic injection molding experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with hand tools, electrical meters, and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Willingness to learn from an experienced technician and build toward greater responsibility.
• Clear communication and the ability to follow work orders and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, setup, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production machinery, including injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and machine control issues alongside the current technician.
• Support scheduled maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns during production.
• Perform general building maintenance, including basic lighting, plumbing, and facility equipment repairs.
• Help maintain dies, jigs, fixtures, and other production tooling.
• Read equipment manuals and work orders, document completed repairs, and help track spare parts and supplies.
• Follow plant safety procedures and keep work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Clear communication

Tools

Electrical meters

Hand tools

Job description

Linked, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Michigan. The position supports production machinery and plant facilities, with a plan for greater responsibility as you learn the equipment and procedures.

You will work with an experienced technician on installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs for injection molding machines and related equipment, while maintaining safety and organization on the shop floor.