Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

This is a 1st shift position for a Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring the maintenance and operational support of product-specific work cells. The role focuses on minimizing downtime and optimizing productivity within the power transmission sector, especially in the mixing and mill area.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and support of product-specific work cells to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.
• Respond promptly to any downtime situations to restore machine functionality.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on all work cells and accurately document maintenance performed.
• Evaluate and identify potential future maintenance needs and issues.
• Perform process verification procedures and follow process deviation procedures when changing parameters.
• Conduct repairs including fabricating, replacing bearings, and working on hydraulic pumps, cooling pumps, conveyors, belts, and drives.
• Perform minor facility maintenance repairs and collaborate with team members on maintenance issues.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• 3 years of experience with hydraulic and pneumatic repairs.
• 3 years of experience in reading blueprints.
• Experience in facilities maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with heavy mixing equipment.
• Background in automation.
• Experience in the automotive industry.

Why Work Here?

There are abundant career growth opportunities within the maintenance department. Employees enjoy double-time pay on Sundays upon direct conversion. Overtime opportunities are available every week, enhancing earning potential and providing a dynamic work experience.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production manufacturing environment where personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes may be required. The company operates in a fast-paced, vibrations industry, offering a challenging yet rewarding work environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr. 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 GRAND RAPIDS,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.