Industrial Maintenance Technician

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background, experience with PLCs and HMIs, and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve equipment issues to keep production running efficiently. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and automated production systems.

Industrial Maintenance Technician
Location: SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Pay Rate: $28.94 per hour
Shift: 2nd Shift
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:00 PM–1:00 AM
Overtime: Possible overtime on Fridays
Position SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and automated production systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical and mechanical background, experience with PLCs and HMIs, and the ability to independently diagnose and resolve equipment issues to keep production running efficiently.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, including defective circuitry and electronic components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and equipment up to 480V, three-phase.
• Work with PLCs, HMIs, frequency drives, control circuits, and automation equipment.
• Install and maintain electrical control systems and solid-state equipment.
• Repair electrical and pneumatic devices.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and engineering instructions.
• Use machine data to evaluate equipment performance and determine necessary adjustments.
• Install equipment and make improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of preventative and routine maintenance.
• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V, three-phase equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical control circuits.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and HMIs, including basic PLC programming for troubleshooting.
• Experience with frequency drives and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Hands-on experience using voltmeters and other electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of basic power tools, including drills, drill presses, saws, grinders, and pneumatic and hydraulic tools.
• Strong problem-solving, logical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plumbing experience.
• HVAC experience.