Maintenance Technician, Byron Center

Maintenance Technician, Byron Center

• 2nd Shift
• $27-32/hour
• x4 10's schedule
• No Weekends

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician for our 2nd Shift, operating from 3 PM to 2:30 AM, Monday to Thursday. Fridays are dedicated to preventive maintenance and projects, with 5-6 hours of work. There is some flexibility with shift start and end times within an hour. This role requires expertise in mechanical troubleshooting with gears, pulleys, bearings, motors, conveyors, skid steers, and hi-los. An electrical background with experience in VFDs, motors, and basic electrical troubleshooting is essential. Welding, fabrication, and 480 Volt PLC troubleshooting skills are also required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting on gears, conveyor systems, motors, and belts.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting including working with electrical prints, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Engage in welding and fabrication tasks.
• Support preventive maintenance and handle projects on Fridays.
• Maintain and repair industrial equipment such as conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting with gears, conveyors, motors, and belts.
• Electrical troubleshooting with electrical prints, VFDs, and PLCs.
• Welding and fabrication skills.
• Experience with 480 Volt PLC troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with shredding machines is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a privately held company that is expanding into different industries and planning to add new lines and capital equipment in the future. Enjoy opportunities for growth and advancement in a dynamic work environment.

Work Environment

The workplace has a large warehouse feel and is not temperature controlled. Expect a dusty and dirty atmosphere, working with shredded paper and pellets. The role is for the 2nd shift, with hours from 3 PM to 2:30 AM, Monday to Thursday, and Fridays dedicated to preventive maintenance and projects. Flexibility in shift times is available within an hour.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Byron Center, MI.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Byron Center,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.