Job Description: Maintenance Technician
Location: Grandville, MI
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Interfaces With: Production, Operations, Engineering, Tool Room, Quality
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems to support safe, reliable manufacturing. Complete preventative and corrective maintenance, reduce downtime, and support equipment improvements.
Equipment Maintenance and Repair
• Inspect, lubricate, adjust, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery, tools, and facility equipment. Verify safe, proper operation before returning equipment to production.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, and setups. Refer needs for outside service or additional expertise to the Facilities Manager and Director of Operations.
Preventative Maintenance and Equipment Reliability
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and identify conditions affecting safety, quality, or uptime. Help resolve recurring failures and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Report equipment and facility condition to the Facilities Manager weekly; communicate urgent repair needs promptly.
Documentation and Systems
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance, repairs, parts, materials, and equipment history using company maintenance systems and Plex as required.
Safety and Facility Support
• Follow company safety requirements, including lockout/tagout and safe maintenance practices. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Support building and grounds upkeep, including trash, recycling, and indoor and outdoor cleaning as needed. Assist with press setup and operation within training and authorization.
Team Support and Development
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with Production and other departments, train team members on assigned technical duties, and perform other related duties as needed.
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience repairing electro-mechanical equipment and performing facility maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
Physical Requirements
• Extended standing and frequent walking, bending, twisting, climbing, and reaching above or below waist level during installation, repair, and maintenance work.
• Ability to lift and move machine components weighing up to 50 pounds; good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and sustained mental and visual attention.
Travel Requirements
• Limited travel is required.
Language Requirements
• Must be able to read and write in English.
Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety glasses and hearing protection are required in all manufacturing areas. Wear additional protective equipment as required by the task or work area.
Work Environment
• Manufacturing environment with moving machinery, continuous noise, and hazards requiring strict adherence to safety procedures.
• Exposure to dust, grease, moisture, fumes, odors, chemicals, and potential cuts or burns. Work may involve hot, humid, wet, or outdoor conditions.
Key Performance Indicators
• Equipment uptime, responsiveness to production needs, and reduction of repeat failures and unplanned downtime.
• Timely completion of preventative and corrective maintenance and effective, lasting repairs.
Accurate maintenance records, safety compliance, and adherence to 5S and established maintenance procedures.