Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Lansing, Michigan, United States

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.

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)

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.