Job Description: Maintenance Technician
About the Role
Our client in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support the safe and efficient operation of their facility. This role is critical in maintaining equipment uptime, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high-quality production of steel tubing.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime
- Support production teams to improve uptime and reduce scrap
- Maintain and organize spare parts inventory and maintenance areas
- Read and use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.)
- Assist with setup charts, procedures, and equipment adjustments
- Conduct plant safety audits and follow all safety protocols
- Train and assist other maintenance personnel as needed
- Perform welding, basic electrical work, and general mechanical repairs
- Communicate effectively with production and leadership teams
Qualifications
- Experience in industrial maintenance (mechanical & electrical)
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read blueprints and use precision measuring tools
- Welding and fabrication experience preferred
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working at heights when required
- Strong commitment to safety and quality
Additional Requirements
- Must supply and maintain your own tools (locking toolbox required)
- Willingness to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Work Environment & Safety
This role involves working around industrial equipment and requires adherence to strict safety protocols, including:
- PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
- Working near moving equipment, cranes, and welding operations
Pay: $24.75-$34.50 a hour, Depending on experience
Shift: 1st shift
About Cardinal Staffing:
At Cardinal Staffing, a Surestaff Company, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest.
We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
- Access to a wide range of job opportunities
- Competitive pay
- Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
- Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
- Electronic weekly pay
- Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Cardinal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
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