Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Sturgis, MI

$28.00-34.00 Per Hour

Opportunity for Overtime

Competitive Company Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Maintenance Technician to add to our growing team. This technician supports a high-volume plastics manufacturing facility by performing troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair on industrial machinery and facilities equipment. This multi-craft role works on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including blow molding and injection molding equipment, to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all manufacturing equipment, including plastic blow molding, injection molding, and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform both preventive maintenance and reactive maintenance on industrial machinery and facilities equipment.
• Analyze machine performance and use root cause analysis to identify, diagnose, and correct equipment issues.
• Understand and perform operational processes on machines to ensure optimal efficiency and uptime.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic schematics and mechanical blueprints to support troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Mechanically troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, chains, bearings, bushings, valves, tooling heads, fixtures, blades, dryers, and related components.
• Work with electrical systems up to 480 volts, including AC/DC motors and three-phase motors, and perform wiring and rewiring of electrical components.
• Operate, understand, and transfer knowledge of all machinery and equipment to support production and maintenance needs.
• Use HMIs and PLCs to assist with troubleshooting and resolving control system issues.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance.
• Proficiency in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting of systems up to 480 volts, including three-phase motors and AC/DC motors.
• Ability to perform wiring and rewiring of electrical components and industrial controls.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems.
• Welding experience is preferred and considered a plus.
• Experience working with HMIs and industrial automation equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing manufacturing operation with a stable and expanding customer base, including custom plastics products such as portable sanitation units and traffic-related components. The facility offers opportunities to step into key roles by creating room for advancement and knowledge transfer. You will work with a diverse range of equipment and processes, allowing you to broaden your technical skill set and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Work Environment

The facility operates a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment with a wide range of plastics machinery and around 140 employees. About 80% of the business focuses on custom molds, with additional work in cabinets, plastics, and some metal-related products. Team members follow lockout/tagout and plant safety procedures and maintain 5S+1 standards to keep work areas organized and safe. Appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment are expected to ensure safety and compliance with plant policies.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sturgis, MI.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $28.84 - $34.00/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 Type: This is a fully onsite position in Sturgis,MI.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.