Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (in person)

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing and plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems, troubleshooting using technical documentation, and maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing and plant equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and replace defective mechanical, electrical, electronic, and other components.
• Troubleshoot equipment using schematics, drawings, diagrams, manuals, specifications, and technical instructions.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, electronic test equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical components, equipment, and systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, repair, and equipment service logs.
• Gather, maintain, and analyze technical data using established procedures and calculations.
• Support improvements and modifications to existing optical, vacuum, electrical, electronic, or mechanical systems.
• Estimate labor, equipment, and material requirements and prepare requisitions as needed.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate technical concerns to appropriate internal teams.
• Provide guidance and assistance to new or entry-level maintenance employees when required.
• Follow all applicable safety, maintenance, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of relevant maintenance technician experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing or plant equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, blueprints, technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, and electronic test equipment.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance systems, techniques, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to perform technical calculations, interpret test data, and document findings.
• Vocational or technical education/certification is preferred.
• Ability to work 3rd shift after completing 2–3 weeks of 1st-shift training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, electronic, optical, or vacuum systems.
• Experience with equipment installation, repair, and process improvement.
• Strong documentation and maintenance recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently with moderate supervision.

Schedule

• 3rd Shift: 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM
• Training: 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 2:30 PM) for approximately 2–3 weeks