Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician, Kentwood MI

• $29-34/hour

• Weekly Pay

• 2nd Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of our E-Coat and Powder Coat lines, as well as the stamping press area when necessary. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, with experience in maintaining various equipment and facilities.

• Maintain the E-Coat and Powder Coat lines, including the stamping press area when needed.

• Perform maintenance on motors, gears, pumps, filters, plumbing lines such as piping and couplers.

• Utilize electrical experience on PLCs and troubleshoot using a multimeter, including replacing fuses.

• Weld and fabricate guard stands and guards.

• Conduct facilities maintenance both inside the plant and outside.

• Exhibit mechanical and electrical proficiency in all tasks.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical experience with motors and pumps.

• Electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with PLCs and fuses.

• Facilities maintenance capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics and preventive maintenance.

• Ability to read blueprints.

• Technician-level expertise in maintenance tasks.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values skill development and offers competitive benefits such as paid time off, holiday pay, and sick leave pay. Enjoy a consistent work schedule with no weekends required unless production demands.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 2nd Shift from 2pm to 10:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an extended shift until 11:30pm on Friday nights. The role offers a conducive work environment with a focus on closing the plant efficiently, and a shift premium is included. No weekend work is expected unless production calls for it.

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 $30.75 - $30.75/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 Jun 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.