Maintenance Technician

About the job Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Pay: $25-$32/hour (based on experience)

Job Duties:

• 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.
• Fabrications experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical skills and aptitude
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal communication 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.
• Manual dexterity.
• 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.

Benefits:

• Medical & Employer Paid: Dental and Vision
• Parental Leave
• 401k and Employer Match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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)

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Afternoon Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lansing, MI

Work Location: In person