Senior Maintenance Technician — PLC, Hydraulics & PM

Parea Staffing Solutions; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision

401k and Employer Match

Paid time off and holidays

Performance incentive bonuses

Community Volunteering

Employee Centric Culture

Job summary

A staffing agency in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a full-time Industrial Mechanic. The role involves diagnosing and repairing production equipment, maintaining accurate records, and working effectively with team members. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to interpret technical documents. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401k plan with match, and performance incentives, among others.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical machinery problems.
• Complete preventative machine maintenance as assigned.
• Communicate and collaborate with team members to improve operations.

Skills

Mechanical skills and aptitude

Troubleshooting PLCs and Ladder logic

Experience with hydraulics, motors, and pumps

Basic computer skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• As a team member or independently, as required, diagnose, and repair all mechanical and electrical machinery problems related to the production equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiencies in pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC, electrical controls, AC/DC drive motors, machine component clearances / fits and an overall understanding of machine operation and function.
• Completes preventative machine maintenance as assigned, troubleshooting issues or concerns with the production equipment.
• Ability to work with machinery drawings and specifications, electrical schematics, machine manuals or other forms of assembled data as related to the production environment.
• Fabricates needed components, as needed, to complete repairs.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment repairs.
• Ability to use and navigate the CMMS system for maintenance items.
• Professionally communicates / collaborates with all team members and machine set up operators to improve the overall operation of the manufacturing areas.
• Follows guidance and directives, verbal and/or written, provided by the Manufacturing Manager and other Managers in the Company.
• Performs daily responsibilities in coordination with company and departmental work instructions.
• Provides positive approach to problem solving to minimize machine downtime and prevent reoccurrence.
• Follow all safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees.
• Create and maintain a safe work environment; repair and/or report non-conformances to company safety policies and guidelines.
• Perform the necessary safety requirements to avoid injury to self and fellow employees.
• Demonstrates safe and efficient operating skills of machine shop equipment, such as milling machine, surface grinder, lathes, etc.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5+ years of related experience and/or training.
• An understanding and/or working knowledge of the machines and equipment within the manufacturing environment.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and Ladder logic.
• Experience working with hydraulics, motors, and pumps.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or data.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Knowledge of cold heading preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift approximately 40 lbs. from floor level to waist, and waist to floor approximately 5 times per hour.
• Must be able to stand approximately 8-10 hours per day.
• Visual acuity for detailed work.
• Mechanical ability.
• Able to bend, twist, and squat in sometimes awkward positions for prolonged periods of time while exerting force (pushing or pulling) on hand tools to adjust machine.
• Work Environment: Non airconditioned, well-ventilated manufacturing facility.
• Full-time, regularly scheduled to work 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to work Monday-Saturday.
• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Performance incentive bonuses
• Community Volunteering
• Employee Centric Culture

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Belonging (DEB) endeavors to create a safe space for all employees and customers, regardless of age, race, sex, gender identity, national origin, or religion. We lift up voices and opinions by creating a respectful work environment where difference is valued, and we are doing our part to build towards a greater society where diverse points of view are celebrated.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $32 per hour (based on experience)