What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician-3rd Shift position at Elmet Technologies?
Maintenance Technician | 3rd Shift
Coldwater, Michigan | $33–$38/hour Shift Differential | Benefits Starting Day One
Keep the Equipment Running. When production equipment goes down, the impact is immediate. Elmet Technologies is hiring a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operation in Coldwater, Michigan. This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced maintenance professional who can troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, diagnose equipment problems, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and help keep production running safely and reliably. You’ll work directly with Production and Engineering to solve problems, improve equipment performance, and reduce unplanned downtime.
Your hourly wage is just the beginning. Elmet offers competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities to grow.
~$33–$38 per hour, plus a 3rd-shift differential
~$250 perfect-attendance bonus every month — up to $3,000 per year
~ Quarterly production bonus of up to 9% , based on company performance
~4% company match on retirement savings
~ Three medical plan options
~ Dental and vision coverage
~ Company-paid life insurance
~ Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
~ Paid company holidays
~ 1,000 employee referral bonus
~ Internal growth opportunities
This is a full-time, 3rd Shift position at our Coldwater, Michigan manufacturing facility. You’ll be part of the team responsible for maintaining equipment reliability and supporting production throughout the shift.
As a Maintenance Technician, your job is to help keep our equipment safe, reliable, and ready for production.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures
Repair and replace mechanical, electrical, and other equipment components
Respond to equipment breakdowns and help restore production safely and efficiently
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unexpected downtime
Inspect equipment and identify developing problems before they become failures
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
Assist with equipment startup and commissioning activities
Work with Production to understand equipment issues and operating conditions
Partner with Engineering on equipment improvements and reliability initiatives
Document maintenance activities and completed repairs
Maintain equipment and work areas according to safety and housekeeping standards
Follow all established safety, environmental, and maintenance procedures
Support continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, uptime, and manufacturing performance
This is a skilled maintenance position, so we’re looking for someone who already has a strong industrial maintenance foundation.
Have experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
Have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
Have electrical troubleshooting experience
Can diagnose equipment problems systematically rather than simply replacing parts
Understand preventive and predictive maintenance practices
Can read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation
Are comfortable using maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments
Can work independently and make sound decisions during equipment breakdowns
Can prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a production environment
Are comfortable working 3rd shift
Depending on your background, experience with any of these areas can help you succeed:
Industrial electrical systems
Mechanical drive systems
PLC-controlled equipment
Industrial furnaces
Automated manufacturing equipment
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Equipment installation and commissioning
Root-cause analysis
Welding or fabrication
CMMS or computerized maintenance systems
Successful Maintenance Technicians don’t just repair equipment after it fails. They help prevent the next failure. Equipment is repaired safely and correctly
Preventive maintenance is completed consistently and on schedule
Equipment problems are diagnosed accurately
Developing equipment problems are identified before they create major downtime
Maintenance work is clearly documented
Production knows it can count on Maintenance when problems arise
Engineering has a knowledgeable partner for equipment improvements
Equipment reliability and uptime continue to improve
Work areas and equipment are maintained safely and professionally
The best maintenance teams don’t spend their entire shift reacting to breakdowns.
They understand the equipment well enough to recognize problems early, determine why failures are happening, and help improve the machines and processes so those failures happen less often. That’s the kind of maintenance culture we’re building at Coldwater.
You’ll work with Production and Engineering not only to repair equipment, but also to improve reliability, support new equipment, and identify opportunities to make manufacturing safer and more efficient.
Working in an advanced manufacturing environment gives you exposure to a wide range of equipment, technologies, and technical challenges. As you build your knowledge of the Coldwater operation, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your maintenance capabilities and become a resource across multiple types of production equipment.
Elmet also offers tuition assistance and internal growth opportunities to support continued technical and career development.
based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy . At our Coldwater facility, reliable equipment is essential to producing the high-performance products our customers depend on.
As a Maintenance Technician, your work directly affects equipment uptime, production performance, product quality, and the safety of the people operating our equipment.
Ready to Put Your Maintenance Skills to Work?
If you know industrial equipment, enjoy troubleshooting difficult problems, and want a role where your technical skills have a visible impact every shift, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep Coldwater manufacturing running at its best.
The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Coldwater, Michigan | $33–$38/hour Shift Differential | Benefits Starting Day One
Keep the Equipment Running. When production equipment goes down, the impact is immediate. Elmet Technologies is hiring a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operation in Coldwater, Michigan. This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced maintenance professional who can troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, diagnose equipment problems, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and help keep production running safely and reliably. You’ll work directly with Production and Engineering to solve problems, improve equipment performance, and reduce unplanned downtime.
Your hourly wage is just the beginning. Elmet offers competitive pay, bonuses, benefits, and opportunities to grow.
~$33–$38 per hour, plus a 3rd-shift differential
~$250 perfect-attendance bonus every month — up to $3,000 per year
~ Quarterly production bonus of up to 9% , based on company performance
~4% company match on retirement savings
~ Three medical plan options
~ Dental and vision coverage
~ Company-paid life insurance
~ Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
~ Paid company holidays
~ 1,000 employee referral bonus
~ Internal growth opportunities
This is a full-time, 3rd Shift position at our Coldwater, Michigan manufacturing facility. You’ll be part of the team responsible for maintaining equipment reliability and supporting production throughout the shift.
As a Maintenance Technician, your job is to help keep our equipment safe, reliable, and ready for production.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment failures
Repair and replace mechanical, electrical, and other equipment components
Respond to equipment breakdowns and help restore production safely and efficiently
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance to reduce unexpected downtime
Inspect equipment and identify developing problems before they become failures
Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
Assist with equipment startup and commissioning activities
Work with Production to understand equipment issues and operating conditions
Partner with Engineering on equipment improvements and reliability initiatives
Document maintenance activities and completed repairs
Maintain equipment and work areas according to safety and housekeeping standards
Follow all established safety, environmental, and maintenance procedures
Support continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, uptime, and manufacturing performance
This is a skilled maintenance position, so we’re looking for someone who already has a strong industrial maintenance foundation.
Have experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
Have strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
Have electrical troubleshooting experience
Can diagnose equipment problems systematically rather than simply replacing parts
Understand preventive and predictive maintenance practices
Can read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation
Are comfortable using maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments
Can work independently and make sound decisions during equipment breakdowns
Can prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a production environment
Are comfortable working 3rd shift
Depending on your background, experience with any of these areas can help you succeed:
Industrial electrical systems
Mechanical drive systems
PLC-controlled equipment
Industrial furnaces
Automated manufacturing equipment
Preventive and predictive maintenance
Equipment installation and commissioning
Root-cause analysis
Welding or fabrication
CMMS or computerized maintenance systems
Successful Maintenance Technicians don’t just repair equipment after it fails. They help prevent the next failure. Equipment is repaired safely and correctly
Preventive maintenance is completed consistently and on schedule
Equipment problems are diagnosed accurately
Developing equipment problems are identified before they create major downtime
Maintenance work is clearly documented
Production knows it can count on Maintenance when problems arise
Engineering has a knowledgeable partner for equipment improvements
Equipment reliability and uptime continue to improve
Work areas and equipment are maintained safely and professionally
The best maintenance teams don’t spend their entire shift reacting to breakdowns.
They understand the equipment well enough to recognize problems early, determine why failures are happening, and help improve the machines and processes so those failures happen less often. That’s the kind of maintenance culture we’re building at Coldwater.
You’ll work with Production and Engineering not only to repair equipment, but also to improve reliability, support new equipment, and identify opportunities to make manufacturing safer and more efficient.
Working in an advanced manufacturing environment gives you exposure to a wide range of equipment, technologies, and technical challenges. As you build your knowledge of the Coldwater operation, you’ll have opportunities to broaden your maintenance capabilities and become a resource across multiple types of production equipment.
Elmet also offers tuition assistance and internal growth opportunities to support continued technical and career development.
based manufacturer of precision-engineered products serving industries including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy . At our Coldwater facility, reliable equipment is essential to producing the high-performance products our customers depend on.
As a Maintenance Technician, your work directly affects equipment uptime, production performance, product quality, and the safety of the people operating our equipment.
Ready to Put Your Maintenance Skills to Work?
If you know industrial equipment, enjoy troubleshooting difficult problems, and want a role where your technical skills have a visible impact every shift, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today and help keep Coldwater manufacturing running at its best.
The Elmet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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