Maintenance Technician - Sterling Heights, MI (Direct Hire)

Job Description

Maintenance Technician - Direct Hire
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Shifts Available: 2nd and 3rd
Also hiring for a second location in Shelby Township, MI

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician for a direct hire opportunity with a growing Tier 1 automotive supplier. This position offers long-term career stability, excellent benefits, and the chance to work in a clean, team-oriented, and safety-focused environment.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment to maximize uptime and efficiency across production processes. The ideal candidate will apply their knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems while participating in continuous improvement efforts and root cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on injection molding machinery and related equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Read and interpret schematics, prints, and diagrams
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts safely
• Support safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout, OSHA standards, and machine guarding requirements
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
• Train and mentor technical personnel as needed
• Support ISO/IATF quality management system requirements

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency in troubleshooting sensors (optical, inductive, capacitive), motors, transformers, power supplies, relays, contactors, etc.
• Experience with:
  • Injection molding machine maintenance
  • Heater and valve gate controls
  • Thermolators
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
  • General machine safety and guarding devices

Preferred Additional Skills:

• PLC and HMI hardware/software experience
• Networking and database operations
• Servo and variable frequency drives
• Robotics and vision system setup/programming

Education & Experience:

• Associate's Degree or technical coursework in electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on machine repair and maintenance experience

Benefits:

• Health care benefits starting Day 1
• Sign-on bonus
• Holiday pay and vacation pay
• Dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life insurance and disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness and fitness reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Referral bonus program

Apply today to join a dynamic team with opportunities in both Sterling Heights and Shelby Township, MI. This is a great chance to secure a long-term role with excellent benefits and room for growth.

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