Maintenance Technician

Job Overview:

An established, employee-owned manufacturing company specializing in the design and production of custom thermoplastic profile extrusions and sub-assemblies. With multiple manufacturing locations and a strong reputation in the industry, the organization serves a diverse portfolio of nationally recognized customers across the furniture, appliance, and industrial markets.

The company takes pride in its in-house tooling design and fabrication capabilities, allowing it to maintain high quality standards, streamline production, and deliver dependable solutions to its customers. This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation that values employee ownership, teamwork, quality, and long-term career development.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facilities. Perform mechanical, electrical, controls, and preventive maintenance paying attention to quality customer service. Support the company goals of Zero Defects and 100% On-Time Delivery in a cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows lockout/tagout procedures and all other safety rules where required.
• Identifies and improves safety issues.
• Performs equipment repairs, improvements, upgrades, and installations on the factory equipment in assigned areas.
• Performs preventative maintenance, identifies, and troubleshoots equipment problems to minimize downtime.
• Completes work orders for a variety of work such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Facilities, etc.
• Consults with other Maintenance, Engineering, and Manufacturing employees to identify and resolve all maintenance issues promptly.
• Performs other tasks assigned by Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area; follows daily housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Provide guidance and basic instruction to less experienced personnel.
• Promotes and maintains a culture and attitude of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Maintenance experience required; a suitable combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Industrial Maintenance Technology Associate's degree or maintenance-related certificates preferred, but not required.
• Good verbal communication skills with all departments and levels in the organization.

Strength in the following areas required:

• Lock-Out Tag-Out
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems with the use of basic maintenance shop tools.
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills.
• Microsoft Office experience (word, outlook, excel).

Experience in the following areas is preferred:

• ERP/MRP Experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• The noise level in our work environment is moderate.
• Safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed-toe shoes must be worn on the production floor.

Shift and Pay:

3rd shift M-F, 11 pm- 7 am, OT as needed

$30-$36, with $1 shift premium, BOE

Apply Now!

• Quick Apply Here
• Send your resume: antonio.garza@expresspros.com
• Give our office a call: 616.608.9686 (direct) or 616.281.0611 (main)
• Stop by our office: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10. Inside the Chateau Centre.

Location: Kentwood, MI

Position Type: Direct Hire, Full Time

What Makes Express Employment Professionals Different?

Express Employment Professionals is a local employment agency that has been helping people find great jobs in Grand Rapids since 1996. We focus on helping people find permanent, long term positions at some of the best companies in the area. Every week we are actively working with 130+ companies in the Greater Grand Rapids area.

Express has a wide variety of jobs available, including:

• Light Industrial
• Skilled Trades
• Administrative
• Professional

Benefits of working with Express:

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Scholarship programs
• Free Online Training

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