Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Grand Rapids, MIShift: 2nd Shift | 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM | Monday - ThursdayCompensation: $29.00 per hour plus a 7% shift premiumEmployment Type: Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time | HourlyJob SummaryWe are partnering with a leading automotive supplier seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for its Grand Rapids manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely and reliably through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and machine setup. Robotic troubleshooting is critical to this role, and the ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley controls, PLCs, HMIs, and Fanuc and/or Motoman/Yaskawa robotic systems.Required Skills & QualificationsIndustrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environmentStrong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skillsAbility to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsExperience troubleshooting and making adjustments to PLC and HMI programsWorking knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial control systemsExperience troubleshooting and adjusting Fanuc and/or Motoman/Yaskawa robotic systemsAbility to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a fast-paced production environmentHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver’s licensePreferred Skills & QualificationsAutomotive manufacturing experienceJourneyman Card in Electrical, Machine Repair, or Machine BuildingExperience installing, assembling, and testing production machineryFamiliarity with MiR autonomous mobile robotsExperience maintaining conveyors, motors, pneumatic tools, and automated production equipmentDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesPerform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdownsInspect machinery for wear, damage, irregular sounds, and other signs of malfunctionDiagnose equipment issues and complete mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic repairsTroubleshoot and adjust PLC, HMI, and robotic systems to restore proper equipment operationReplace worn or damaged components and complete emergency repairs as neededInstall, assemble, set up, and test new machinery and equipmentFollow workplace safety procedures and maintain accurate maintenance recordsPhysical and Environment RequirementsThis position is performed in an automotive manufacturing environment and may require standing or walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, climbing, and working around operating machinery. Candidates must be able to use tools safely and perform the physical duties associated with equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.Company Benefits & CultureCompetitive hourly compensation with a 7% second-shift premiumFour-day workweek, Monday through ThursdayHands-on work with advanced automation, PLC, and robotic systemsOpportunity to directly support equipment reliability and production performanceFast-paced automotive manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement