Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Shift: 2nd Shift | 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM | Monday - Thursday
Compensation: $29.00 per hour plus a 7% shift premium
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire | Full-Time | Hourly
Job Summary
We 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 & Qualifications
- Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Experience troubleshooting and making adjustments to PLC and HMI programs
- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and industrial control systems
- Experience troubleshooting and adjusting Fanuc and/or Motoman/Yaskawa robotic systems
- Ability to manage scheduled and unscheduled maintenance in a fast-paced production environment
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Journeyman Card in Electrical, Machine Repair, or Machine Building
- Experience installing, assembling, and testing production machinery
- Familiarity with MiR autonomous mobile robots
- Experience maintaining conveyors, motors, pneumatic tools, and automated production equipment
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns
- Inspect machinery for wear, damage, irregular sounds, and other signs of malfunction
- Diagnose equipment issues and complete mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electronic repairs
- Troubleshoot and adjust PLC, HMI, and robotic systems to restore proper equipment operation
- Replace worn or damaged components and complete emergency repairs as needed
- Install, assemble, set up, and test new machinery and equipment
- Follow workplace safety procedures and maintain accurate maintenance records
Physical and Environment Requirements
This 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 & Culture
- Competitive hourly compensation with a 7% second-shift premium
- Four-day workweek, Monday through Thursday
- Hands-on work with advanced automation, PLC, and robotic systems
- Opportunity to directly support equipment reliability and production performance
- Fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Maintenance Technician in Grand Rapids at MS Companies
- Typical pay
- $57,200–$66,560
For context, most maintenance technicians earn between $57,200–$66,560 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as contract and onsite. It was posted 4 days ago.