Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Chip Talent , in partnership with a manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift . This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment, completing preventive maintenance, and minimizing equipment downtime in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Duties

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related equipment issues
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment
• Respond to production-line maintenance calls and repair defective or malfunctioning machinery
• Analyze equipment performance and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
• Support shift startups and ensure production machinery is functional and ready for operation
• Track equipment downtime, maintenance activity, repairs, and process improvements
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and applicable mechanical safety requirements
• Maintain parts inventory and support a clean, safe work environment

Skills & Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and electrical/mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints
• Knowledge of industrial machinery safety and lockout/tagout procedures
• Ability to work at heights and within confined spaces as required
• Basic knowledge of facility and building maintenance systems

Desired

• Technical certification in electrical, robotics, mechanical technology, welding, fabrication, or a related discipline
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC platforms
• Experience with Siemens STEP 7 or comparable industrial automation platforms
• Industrial robotics troubleshooting and maintenance experience
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Forklift and/or manlift certification
• Applicable industrial or maintenance safety certifications
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.