Skilled Maintenance Technician — Traverse City Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Traverse (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Careers is actively building a network of Maintenance Technicians for manufacturers in and around Traverse City, MI. This opportunity centers on keeping production lines running, preventive maintenance, and responsive repairs across Michigan-based facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical/pneumatic knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and use common tools. Roles may require shift work and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read schematics and use hand and power tools.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout and safe work practices.
• Willingness for shift work, overtime, and on-call rotation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Document maintenance work and parts used in the maintenance system.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, and machine alignment as needed.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures during all work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures and make repairs.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and line stoppages to restore production.
• Read schematics, blueprints, and maintenance manuals to guide repairs.
• Replace worn parts such as bearings, belts, motors, and sensors.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Lockout/Tagout

Schematics

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Forklift certification

Industrial controls (PLCs) knowledge

Job description

The Pivot Group Careers is actively building a network of Maintenance Technicians for manufacturers in and around Traverse City, MI. This opportunity centers on keeping production lines running, preventive maintenance, and responsive repairs across Michigan-based facilities.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical/pneumatic knowledge, and the ability to read schematics and use common tools. Roles may require shift work and on-call rotation.