Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Coldwater, MIOpen Shift AvailabilityOpportunity For OvertimeStrong Company BenefitsJob DescriptionWe are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to add to our growing team. This technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment used in automotive manufacturing. This role supports continuous production by performing preventative maintenance, responding to equipment breakdowns, and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems ranging from 24V DC up to 480V three-phase, including controls, starters, overloads, relays, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, and sensors.Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on chains and drive components, vibrating conveyors, belt conveyors, roller conveyors, and other mechanical systems used in casting and foundry operations.Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including valves and associated components, and support maintenance of pneumatic systems as needed.Conduct industrial maintenance on casting and production machinery, ensuring equipment operates safely, reliably, and at optimal performance.Perform preventative maintenance tasks on all assigned equipment, following established schedules, procedures, and documentation requirements.Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints to identify issues and guide repairs and modifications.Support maintenance and repair activities on precision machining equipment and robots when required, in coordination with production needs.Assist with troubleshooting and basic programming or adjustments on PLC-controlled equipment, as experience allows.Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.Use appropriate test equipment, such as insulation testers (Meggers), meters, and diagnostic tools, to evaluate electrical and mechanical systems.Support fabrication and welding tasks when needed to repair or modify equipment, fixtures, or components.Essential Skills & Qualifications3+ years of industrial maintenance experience within an automotive manufacturing environment preferred.Strong industrial maintenance experience, including troubleshooting and repairing production machinery and equipment.Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience, including maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Electrical maintenance experience with industrial electricity, including work on up to 480-volt, three-phase motors and wiring.Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical controls, starters, overloads, relays, VFDs, motors, and sensors.Experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings for electrical and mechanical systems.Practical knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and when they must be applied.Understanding of AC and DC electricity and the differences in application and behavior.Ability to diagnose issues such as motors running in the wrong direction and implement proper corrective actions.Familiarity with proximity switches and their configurations, including NPN and PNP, sinking and sourcing types.Experience working in a multi-craft environment with both mechanical and electrical responsibilities.Comfort working in a casting/foundry environment that may be dirty due to the nature of the process.Why Work Here?Employees join a team that genuinely values appreciation and recognition, with regular outings, catered events, and pizza days that foster a strong sense of camaraderie. The benefits package is designed to support long-term well-being, offering very low out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision costs for individuals and families, a wellness program with multiple free gym memberships, and defined contribution retirement benefits with long-term vesting. Team members enjoy paid vacation that grows with tenure, paid holidays and shutdown days, and quarterly incentive bonuses tied to quality, safety, attendance, and delivery. The culture emphasizes training, skill development, and supporting individuals who are eager to learn and grow in a multi-craft environment.Work EnvironmentThe role is based on the casting side of a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing facility that supplies brake rotors, operating in a non-union, multi-craft environment. The position works 1st shift from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with minimal overtime typically totaling 40–45 hours per week and occasional weekend work for overtime. The environment is a foundry setting and can be dirty due to the nature of casting operations, with exposure to heat, dust, and industrial noise. The technician supports both casting and machining operations, working around industrial machinery, conveyors, furnaces, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, robots, and precision machining equipment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coldwater, MI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Coldwater, MI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.