Vibration Technician

HECO; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured hands-on training

Certification support

Mileage reimbursement

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Competitive starting salary

Job summary

HECO is seeking candidates for an entry-level vibration data collector role. No vibration-analysis experience is required; you will learn to collect condition-monitoring data and help customers improve motor, pump, gearbox, and other rotating equipment health.

Responsibilities include field data collection, following routes, identifying basic issues, documenting observations, and supporting senior analysts. A strong safety mindset and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical school, apprenticeship, military, or industrial exposure helpful but not required but heavily sought after.
• Military experience is a plus but not required; equivalent civilian experience valued.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn mobile data collection and reporting.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, labels, safety procedures, and routes.
• Dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer facilities to safely collect vibration and other condition-monitoring data.
• Follow established routes and procedures to gather accurate, repeatable machine data.
• Learn to identify basic signs of bearing, alignment, balance, loosening, and other rotating equipment issues.
• Document equipment condition, observations, and completed work clearly and on time.
• Assist experienced analysts with troubleshooting, testing, analysis, and customer interactions.
• Communicate professionally with customer maintenance, engineering, and operations.
• Complete assigned technical training and work toward ISO/ASNT Category I vibration.

Skills

Mechanical curiosity

Pattern recognition

Consistency

Problem-solving mindset

Self-management

Communication

Safety awareness

Customer-service attitude

Education

High school diploma

Military experience (plus)

Job description

About The Role

No vibration-analysis experience is required. HECO PSG is looking for a dependable, mechanically curious person who wants to build a career in industrial reliability. You will learn to collect condition-monitoring data, recognize developing equipment problems, and help customers improve the health of motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans, compressors, and other rotating assets. Training, mentoring, and support toward industry certification will be provided.

What You Will Do

• Travel to customer facilities and safely collect vibration and other condition-monitoring data on industrial
• Follow established routes and procedures to gather accurate, repeatable machine
• Learn to identify basic signs of bearing, alignment, balance, looseness, and other rotating-equipment
• Document equipment condition, observations, and completed work clearly and on
• Assist experienced analysts with troubleshooting, testing, analysis, and customer
• Communicate professionally with customer maintenance, engineering, and operations
• Complete assigned technical training and work toward ISO/ASNT Category I vibration

What We Are Looking For

• High school diploma or
• Technical school, apprenticeship, military, maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or industrial exposure is helpful but not required but heavily sought after.
• Military experience is a plus but not required. We have found that individuals with a background in the armed forces transition exceptionally well into our company culture due to their operational discipline and leadership skills. However, we highly value equivalent civilian experience and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn mobile data-collection and reporting
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, equipment labels, safety procedures, and route
• Dependability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn from

Qualities That Lead to Success

The Strongest Entry-level Candidates Usually Demonstrate

• Mechanical curiosity - you naturally want to understand how machines work and why they
• Pattern recognition - you notice differences, trends, unusual sounds, or changes others may
• Consistency - you can repeat a process carefully and collect trustworthy data every
• Problem-solving mindset - you ask good questions, test assumptions, and work logically toward an
• Self-management - you can plan your day, manage travel, meet commitments, and complete documentation without constant supervision.
• Communication and humility - you can explain observations clearly, listen well, and are comfortable saying when you need help.
• Safety awareness - you stay alert around operating equipment and do not take
• Customer-service attitude - you are respectful, professional, and understand that customers rely on the quality of your work.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Work safely in active industrial environments around operating and rotating
• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, and access equipment in varied plant
• Lift and carry 40+ , including instruments and related equipment.
• Wear required PPE and comply with HECO and customer safety
• Travel regularly within the assigned territory, including occasional overnight trips and schedule flexibility based on customer needs.

What HECO Offers

• Structured, hands-on training with experienced vibration analysts and reliability
• Company support for vibration-analysis training and certification
• Mileage reimbursement and applicable travel
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• A career path within a growing predictive maintenance and reliability
• Compensation starting at $60,000 per year.

A good fit may come from many backgrounds. If you are mechanically curious, dependable, safety-minded, and ready to learn a technical trade, we encourage you to apply.