What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Human Capital Ventures?
Our client is a global leader in fire protection and suppression technologies with more than a century of manufacturing excellence. Due to continued business growth, increased production volumes, and ongoing investment in manufacturing operations, they are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to join their team.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of highly automated manufacturing equipment. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, troubleshooting PLC-controlled automation systems, and supporting production through rapid response to equipment issues. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial automation, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturer that offers long-term career progression, modern manufacturing facilities, excellent benefits, and a strong commitment to employee development and workplace safety.
Responsibilities
- Ensure manufacturing equipment and automated production systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing cells and production equipment.
- Support production by troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC-related equipment issues.
- Use a structured and methodical troubleshooting approach to minimize equipment downtime.
- Communicate recurring equipment issues and downtime trends to Maintenance, Engineering, and Production teams.
- Perform basic robot troubleshooting, adjustments, and recovery procedures.
- Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical components including motors, relays, switches, sensors, drives, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Interpret equipment drawings, schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals to assist with fault diagnosis and repairs.
- Replace faulty machine components including motors, relays, switches, ball screws, bearings, position sensing devices, pneumatic components, and other automation equipment.
- Maintain maintenance crib inventory and work with maintenance stores to ensure critical spare parts availability.
- Support Systems Technicians and production teams during equipment breakdowns and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate with the Tool Room to manufacture replacement components and implement equipment improvements.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, process improvements, and installation of new production equipment.
- Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and complete work orders as required.
- Follow all company safety procedures while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and industrial maintenance experience.
- Ideally three plus (3 ) years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, electro-mechanical equipment, and industrial automation.
- Experience troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and industrial control systems.
- Federal, State or Union issued Journeyman Machine Repair certification or three (3) to five (5) years of machine repair experience preferred.
- Ability to diagnose equipment failures and perform root cause analysis to prevent repeat breakdowns.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with robotic automation is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
Shifts: Various Shifts Available
Rate: $26.00 - $33.00p/h D.O.E Shift Allowance
Term: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off More & Career Advancement Opportunities
Location: Hastings, Michigan or Caledonia, Michigan
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30