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Maintenance Technician 1st Shift (Journeyman Preferred)

Summit Polymers
Kalamazoo, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2026
Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND VALUED.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Technician, Maintenance FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Maintenance

SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician is a skilled journeyman responsible for installing, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment dealing with hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems within an injection molding manufacturing facility. Equipment includes injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, process water systems, compressed air systems and automated paint lines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  • Mentoring and Monitoring Apprentice
  • Correcting safety issues involving equipment and facilities
  • Performing preventative maintenance on equipment on systems such as injection molding machines, paint lines and process water systems
  • Using Knowledge gained through education and experience to troubleshoot and perform problem solving equipment throughout the manufacturing facility leading to root cause corrective actions and repairs.
  • Installing, performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, electrical and mechanical equipment
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED required, Journeyman card preferred
A minimum of 2 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment required
Basic understanding Electrical, Hydraulic and/or Mechanical systems required
Experience with troubleshooting and repairing Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical systems preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
  • A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional score of 20 on the Cognitive portion).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

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