Maintenance Tech
Job Type
Full-time
Description
  JIREH METAL PRODUCTS
Job Description: Maintenance Technician

Location: Grandville, MI
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Interfaces With: Production, Operations, Engineering, Tool Room, Quality


Role Purpose

• 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.


Core Accountabilities

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.

Requirements

  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.