Maintenance Technician III (2nd or 3rd shift) (Owosso)

Owosso, MI: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift; Up to $31/hour + Shift Differential + Excellent Benefits

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment and keeping a manufacturing operation running at its best?

My client, a national manufacturing company , is looking for two Maintenance Technician III professionals to join their Owosso, MI plant. These are hands-on roles for technicians who bring strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and controls experience and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Available Shifts

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Compensation: Up to $31/hour + shift differential
• Benefits: Solid benefits package

What You'll Do

You'll play a key role in keeping plant equipment safe, reliable and productive . Your work will include both preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and production efficiency.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment and controls, including extruders, corrugators, extrusion dies, AC/DC motors and drives, downstream equipment, chillers and related systems
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules and complete repair work orders accurately and on time
• Serve as a first responder for equipment troubleshooting , partnering with Electrical Engineering when additional support is needed
• Troubleshoot and work with PLCs, I/O, networks, AC/DC drives, motors and servo systems
• Use electrical test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, Meggers and related diagnostic tools
• Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings
• Identify, specify and order replacement parts and control components
• Maintain an accurate and adequate spare-parts inventory
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, production efficiency and safety
• Work closely with Production and other plant personnel to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably
• Participate in company training programs to continually expand your technical skills
• Apply root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques to identify and address recurring equipment issues
• Support daily management initiatives and other plant priorities

Technical Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate brings a strong industrial maintenance background and the ability to troubleshoot across multiple disciplines.

Required/Preferred Technical Experience:

• Strong industrial electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and plumbing troubleshooting skills
• Experience with electrical test equipment
• Ability to understand machine functions and sequences of operation
• Experience reading electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings
• Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash and PPE requirements
• Knowledge of 3-phase industrial wiring and power distribution
• Experience with AC/DC motors and drives , including preventive maintenance, wiring, programming and troubleshooting
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking
• Motion training with servo drives and motors
• Strong understanding of electrical formulas and mechanical math
• Experience with root-cause analysis and problem solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, vendors and other plant resources
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma, vocational/technical school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical systems and controls experience preferred
• Technician-level experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred
• Basic PLC and drive training preferred
• Plastic processing experience preferred

Physical & Schedule Requirements

This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position. The successful candidate must be able to:

• Lift up to 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet
• Stand and remain mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
• Perform physical work for extended periods, including in temperature extremes
• Handle materials regularly using hands, arms and legs
• Perform a full range of motion including twisting, bending, reaching and squatting
• Mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
• Work 40+ hours per week as needed
• Work weekends when required
• Participate in on-call responsibilities for equipment repairs and technical assistance

Up to $31/hour + shift differential + solid benefits.