Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Maintenance Technician Job Description

This role provides advanced technical support for the installation, troubleshooting, and improvement of automated and electronic equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Working under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor, the technician independently handles complex projects involving mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and PLC systems.
• Supporting continuous improvement and preventive maintenance initiatives on second shift (3 pm – 11 pm).
• Typical work week is 45-50 hours/week
• can work as much OT as you'd like, double time on Sundays

• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems to ensure reliable and safe operation of production equipment.
• Diagnose issues in hydraulics, pneumatics, I/O, motors, sensors, wiring, and related components, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Utilizing PLCs as a troubleshooting tool - to diagnose issues (programming will be done by controls team)
• Adjust robot paths and configure robotic vision systems, with a focus on ABB robots, to support accurate and repeatable operations.
• Support the launch of new equipment and retrofits by participating in installation, commissioning, testing, and validation activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automated and electronic equipment using CMMS software, following established schedules and procedures.
• Continuously improve preventive maintenance plans by analyzing equipment performance and failure trends and updating tasks and intervals.
• Respond quickly to production issues, identify root causes, and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime and maintain throughput.

• Familiarity with PLCs - utilizing them as a troubleshooting tool (do not need to program)
• Familiarity with robotics - ABB preferred
• Experience working in a fast paced work environment
• Maintenance and repair on automated machinery

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Holland,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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