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Management Recruiters of Zionsville lists this Maintenance Technician III (2nd or 3rd shift) opportunity in owosso, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Owosso, MI: 2nd Shift or 3rd Shift; Up to $31/hour + Shift Differential + Excellent Benefits
Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment and keeping a manufacturing operation running at its best?
My client, a national manufacturing company , is looking for two Maintenance Technician III professionals to join their Owosso, MI plant. These are hands-on roles for technicians who bring strong electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and controls experience and enjoy solving problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Available Shifts
2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Compensation: Up to $31/hour + shift differential
Benefits: Solid benefits package
What You'll Do
You'll play a key role in keeping plant equipment safe, reliable and productive . Your work will include both preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and identifying opportunities to improve reliability and production efficiency.
Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair a wide range of manufacturing equipment and controls, including extruders, corrugators, extrusion dies, AC/DC motors and drives, downstream equipment, chillers and related systems
Execute preventive maintenance schedules and complete repair work orders accurately and on time
Serve as a first responder for equipment troubleshooting , partnering with Electrical Engineering when additional support is needed
Troubleshoot and work with PLCs, I/O, networks, AC/DC drives, motors and servo systems
Use electrical test equipment including voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, Meggers and related diagnostic tools
Read and interpret electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings
Identify, specify and order replacement parts and control components
Maintain an accurate and adequate spare-parts inventory
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, production efficiency and safety
Work closely with Production and other plant personnel to ensure equipment operates safely and reliably
Participate in company training programs to continually expand your technical skills
Apply root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques to identify and address recurring equipment issues
Support daily management initiatives and other plant priorities
Technical Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate brings a strong industrial maintenance background and the ability to troubleshoot across multiple disciplines.
Required/Preferred Technical Experience:
Strong industrial electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and plumbing troubleshooting skills
Experience with electrical test equipment
Ability to understand machine functions and sequences of operation
Experience reading electrical, pneumatic and mechanical drawings
Knowledge of NEC, UL508A and NFPA 79
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout, Arc Flash and PPE requirements
Knowledge of 3-phase industrial wiring and power distribution
Experience with AC/DC motors and drives , including preventive maintenance, wiring, programming and troubleshooting
Ability to troubleshoot PLC I/O and networking
Motion training with servo drives and motors
Strong understanding of electrical formulas and mechanical math
Experience with root-cause analysis and problem solving
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, vendors and other plant resources
Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs
What We're Looking For
High school diploma, vocational/technical school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of industrial maintenance, electrical systems and controls experience preferred
Technician-level experience with electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred
Basic PLC and drive training preferred
Plastic processing experience preferred
Physical & Schedule Requirements
This is an active, hands-on manufacturing position. The successful candidate must be able to:
Lift up to 50 pounds to a height of 6 feet
Stand and remain mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours
Perform physical work for extended periods, including in temperature extremes
Handle materials regularly using hands, arms and legs
Perform a full range of motion including twisting, bending, reaching and squatting
Mount and dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
Work 40+ hours per week as needed
Work weekends when required
Participate in on-call responsibilities for equipment repairs and technical assistance
Up to $31/hour + shift differential + solid benefits.
Worksite address
owosso, MI, 48867, US
Who can apply
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