Sr. Machine Technician

Wolverine Solutions Group; Hamtramck (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Wolverine Solutions Group in the Detroit region is seeking a Sr. Machine Technician to lead maintenance efforts, set priorities with the Assistant Manager, and coordinate machine projects to keep production efficient.

The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining production and facility equipment per OSHA and TPM standards, training machine operators, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of all systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with mechanical specialty and 10+ years' experience.
• Ability to train others on machine fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical components, and PLCs.
• Ability to diagnose and solve malfunctions with technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Maintenance Technicians to complete projects efficiently.
• Support technicians to finish their work activities.
• Maintain preventative maintenance records and parts inventory.
• Schedule and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Lead safety-first maintenance culture.

Skills

Machine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Reading mechanical drawings

Interpersonal communication

Independent worker

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical)

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wolverine Solutions Group is a business-critical communications company that partners with organizations to deliver targeted, high-impact messaging that drives measurable results. Powered by its people, proven processes, and scalable solutions, Wolverine helps clients achieve unmatched speed to market while maintaining the flexibility to support communications ranging from hundreds to millions of recipients. With a strong conversion-focused mindset, the company tailors each solution to align with client goals, ensuring the right message reaches the right audience at the right time.

Why work at Wolverine Solutions Group?

WSG fosters a collaborative, people-first workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring employees feel respected, heard, and empowered. The organization is committed to employee engagement and recognition, celebrating contributions and encouraging growth at every level, while also prioritizing pay equity and fairness. The company's warehouse is centrally located in the Detroit region, offering convenient access to public transportation and quick connectivity to I-75, making commuting easy for employees throughout the area. Team members are proud to be part of a company that values innovation, inclusion, and meaningful work that makes a real impact.

Position Summary

The Sr. Machine Technician assists the Assistant Manager, by providing direction, establishing priorities, assigning tasks, and coordinating work projects of Machine Technicians. In addition, the Sr. Machine Technician will perform alongside Machine Technicians to set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment according to OSHA Safety, and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives. Works cooperatively with Production Manager, Assistant Managers and Supervisors to achieve maximum production of equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist Assistant Manager, in the coordination of Maintenance Technician's for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
• Assists technicians as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintains accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, work-in-progress, etc.
• Schedules and performs routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition.
• Indoctrinates and assists in development of maintenance technician staff. Instills a "safety first" attitude.
• Oversees and maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations.
• Performs highly diversified duties to maintain production machines.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performing scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Performs machine setups and train machine operators in the daily maintenance and setup of their machines.
• Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machine.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnosis problems, replacing or repairing parts, testing, and adjusting.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines.
• Detects faulty operations and defective material and reporting those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Complies with safety regulations and maintaining clean and orderly work areas.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)

• A degree in engineering with mechanical specialty with at least ten years' cognitive and vocational experience in handling machine and machine parts.
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to demonstrate and train others on the fundamental of the functioning of machines.
• Excellent general understanding of hydraulic and pneumatics systems, electrical components, and programmable logic controllers.
• Must be able to diagnose and solve malfunctions using a combination of technical expertise and analytical thinking and guide others into resolving problems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment with immediate level skill in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Annual Employee Merit Increases
• Employee Appreciation Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wolverine Solutions Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.