What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Equipment Technician position at Rightman Industrial?
Industrial Equipment Technician – Rightman Industrial (Grand Rapids, MI)
Ready to get your hands dirty, build real skills, and work on equipment that actually matters? At Rightman Industrial, no two days are the same. You’ll weld, rebuild, troubleshoot, fabricate, and take on equipment challenges that keep you learning every single day.
We refurbish and repair waste and recycling equipment—balers, compactors, hydraulics—and we’re looking for someone who’s not afraid to jump in and figure things out.
What You’ll Do:
- Tear down, rebuild, and repair balers, compactors, and loading dock equipment
- MIG weld (stick is a bonus), cut, grind, and fabricate
- Diagnose mechanical issues and make solid, reliable repairs
- Diagnose and repair electrical and hydraulic control circuits.
- Help road techs on bigger installs or jobs when needed
- Use your phone for photos and job notes (easy, we’ll reimburse you)
What We’re Looking For:
- Welding skills (MIG required)
- Mechanical experience with equipment or machinery
- Someone reliable who shows up and gets it done
- Able to work independently without babysitting
- Proficient in electrical diagnostics ranging 480v 3ph - 24v control circuits
- Basic hand tools clean driving record
- Posses or able to obtain Chauffeur's License within 90 days of employment
What You Get:
- $30/hr depending on experience
- Health, dental, PTO, HSA, and profit sharing
- 40–45 hours a week
- A supportive crew and a culture built on honesty and hard work
- A place where you’ll learn, grow, and get better every single day
If you’re looking for a job where you can build something real, solve problems, and be part of a team that actually has your back, hit apply and let’s get to work.
Job Type: Full-time
Base Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30