Maintenance / Mechanical Skilled Trades Technician
Location: Blue Water Area, MI
Schedule: Full-Time | All shifts available (1st, 2nd, & 3rd)
Shift Premium: Available for 2nd and 3rd shifts
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire
Pay Range (Based on Experience):
- Level I: $33.75/hour
- Level II: $35.25/hour
- Senior Level: $36.75/hour
Are you an experienced Mechanical Skilled Trades or Maintenance Technician with strong troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing environment Do you take pride in diagnosing complex systems, reducing downtime, and keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently
We are seeking skilled maintenance professionals at multiple levels to support advanced machining, robotics, and automated systems in a fast-paced manufacturing facility in the Blue Water Area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform reactive and preventive maintenance using CMMS systems
- Troubleshoot mechanical systems on production equipment
- Maintain machining centers, grinders, furnaces, and assembly lines
- Support conveyors, robotics, automation systems, and presses
- Perform lubrication, filter changes, and routine maintenance
- Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipe fitting systems
- Maintain motors, gearboxes, and mechanical assemblies
- Fabricate components and read blueprints
- Operate tool room equipment (mills, grinders, drill press, etc.)
- Safely operate forklifts, cranes, hoists, and aerial lifts
- Perform rigging and heavy lifts (Level II / Senior)
- Assist with welding (TIG, MIG, Stick) as needed
- Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement
- Follow MIOSHA safety standards (LOTO, confined space, hot work)
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors
- Train and mentor junior technicians (Level II / Senior)
What We’re Looking For:
Level I:
- Minimum 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience
- Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing
- Basic knowledge of PLCs, CNC controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics
Level II:
- Minimum 5 years of mechanical experience
- Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programs
- Working knowledge of automation and robotics
Senior Level:
- 8+ years of mechanical experience (6+ considered based on skill)
- Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic ability
- Experience with predictive maintenance tools (infrared, vibration, ultrasound)
- Rigging and crane certifications preferred
- Leadership and mentoring ability
All Levels Require:
- Manufacturing experience (automotive preferred)
- Own basic tools (excluding specialty tools)
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
- Comfort working in a high-noise production environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Automotive manufacturing experience
- Journeyman certification (Senior level preferred)
- Spanish and/or German language skills
If you're ready to take your skilled trades career to the next level in a high-tech manufacturing environment, apply today.
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