Technician I

Opus Packaging - West Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

Paid Holidays

Incentive Programs

Training and Development

Job summary

Opus Packaging - West Michigan, a premier packaging company in Caledonia, MI, seeks a skilled 1st shift Maintenance Technician to keep manufacturing equipment running smoothly and safely. The role focuses on routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and proactive identification of issues to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in industrial maintenance with strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills, plus the ability to read manuals and schematics.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting parts as needed.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Identify potential issues before they become major problems and take corrective action.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety procedures and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Problem solving

Reading schematics

PLC programming

Welding & fabrication

Pneumatic systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Job description

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Full Time Professional Caledonia, MI, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1702

Opus Packaging - West Michigan is a premier packaging company and supplier of corrugated products. Our philosophy and values are the backbone of Opus, but it’s our employees who bring them to life. We know that the most important component of a thriving business is a thriving team. We are currently searching for a 1st shift Maintenance Tech for our Caledonia, MI location. 1st shift runs 6am 2pm Monday through Friday. If you have experience or the desire to learn, we want to talk to you!

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled 1st shift Maintenance Technician to join our team at Opus Packaging in Caledonia, MI. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing equipment and facilities. Your primary goal will be to minimize downtime and maximize productivity by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, and identifying potential issues before they become major problems. You will work closely with our production team to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance, and you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent


• 2+ years of experience in industrial maintenance


• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills


• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics


• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in industrial maintenance or related field


• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting


• Experience with welding and fabrication


• Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems


• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting parts as needed


• Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems


• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity


• Identify potential issues before they become major problems and take corrective action


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following all safety procedures and regulations

Skills:

As a Maintenance Technician, you will use your strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills to ensure the smooth operation of our manufacturing equipment and facilities. You will also use your problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to identify potential issues before they become major problems. In addition, you will need to be able to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics, and have experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting, welding and fabrication, and pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems. Your ability to work closely with our production team and maintain a safe and clean work environment will be critical to your success in this role.

Salary/Benefits:

We offer our Associates the following:

• Health Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending


• 401K with a company match


• Paid Holidays


• Incentive Programs including referral and performance


• Training and Development

All benefits are effective day 1 of employment

As part of the Opus team, you’ll never be treated like just a number. We’re a family and we are honored by everyone who chooses to join us. In addition to delivering the best possible products to our customers, we strive to create the best possible work environment for our team. At Opus we invest in each other and in our communities.