Master Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; City of Utica (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing operation is seeking a Master Maintenance Technician to oversee and enhance industrial systems. This role involves hands-on troubleshooting, mentorship, and leadership in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, extensive experience, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 8 years maintenance experience is required.
• Expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting complex systems.
• Strong analytical and mechanical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Maintenance Technicians in a manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Proficiency in troubleshooting

PLC programming

Robotic systems

Analytical skills

Mechanical problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or journeyman certification

Job description

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Master Maintenance Technician
Utica, Michigan - Posted on June 18, 2025
Published By Jennifer Andrews

Step Into a Role Where Your Skills Drive Innovation!

A growing and dynamic manufacturing operation with multiple locations is seeking an experienced Master Maintenance Technician to join its Shelby Township team!

If you're passionate about hands-on problem solving, mentoring others, and working with cutting-edge industrial systems, this is your chance to lead from the front.

Schedule: 1st Shift, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Reports To: Maintenance Manager
Pay Rate: $28-35/hour based on experience

As a Master Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical leadership role in maintaining, enhancing, and troubleshooting complex industrial systems and equipment. In addition to hands-on work, you'll guide and develop the Maintenance Technician team, ensuring top performance and reliability across all machinery.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead and support Maintenance Technicians, delegating tasks, setting priorities, and offering mentorship and feedback.
2. Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve equipment issues, lead installations, and offer insight on technical challenges.
3. Design, troubleshoot, and program PLC systems.
4. Serve as the after-hours service contact on a rotating basis when required.
5. Perform precision setups and operate industrial machinery such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
6. Create parts/material lists for repairs and custom builds.
7. Carry out proactive and reactive maintenance, including emergency troubleshooting and problem-solving on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
8. Execute preventive maintenance (daily, weekly, monthly).
9. Fabricate custom machine parts using tools such as welders, mills, and drill presses.
10. Maintain and track inventory of frequently used and critical spare parts.
11. Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and aerial lifts when needed.
12. Keep accurate records of maintenance activities through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
13. Actively participate in continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic).
• High level of proficiency with machine troubleshooting, fabrication, and precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Expertise in PLC programming and logic systems.
• Familiarity with robotic systems and advanced automation tools.
• Strong computer skills and comfort working with maintenance software.
• Effective communicator and team leader, capable of working independently or managing others.
• Strong analytical and mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety protocols, including Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 8 years maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical degree, journeyman certification, or 15+ years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.

Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. We are committed to honesty, integrity, and providing value to our clients and candidates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and more, depending on the location and employment type.

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