Setup Technician - Allegan Area

Job Description:

Setup Technician | Allegan, MI

Salary Range: $44,000 - $69,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for machine setup and ensuring efficient production changeovers? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Allegan seeking experienced Setup Technicians.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Allegan seeking experienced Setup Technicians. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical setup of manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions during setup.
• Conduct calibration and testing to ensure equipment meets specifications.
• Document setup procedures and maintain accurate records of equipment configurations.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize equipment performance.
• Perform routine maintenance on setup tools and equipment.

Recommended Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools
• Basic computer literacy for data entry and machine interface

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Setup Technician, Installation Technician, Field Service Technician, Maintenance Technician, Production Technician, Assembly Technician, Equipment Setup Technician, Machine Setter

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Data
• Offers
• Access
• Support
• BASIC
• Manuals
• Calibration
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Computer Literacy
• Compensation
• Manufacturing
• Specifications
• Data Entry
• Records
• Troubleshooting
• Preparation
• Testing
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Training


Salary Package:
$ 44,000.00 - 69,000.00 (US Dollar)