Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Seeking a skilled and knowledge maintenance technician to join our team in a fast-paced, plastic injection environment. The role involves a variety of mechanical repairs on Plastic Injection presses and assembly equipment. The focus will be on troubleshooting equipment such as Fanuc robots and press top robots, and working with Allen Bradley PLC controllers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs on laser sensors, cylinders, pneumatic valves, hot plate welders, light curtains, proximity sensors, heater probes, pin stamps on assembly equipment, pressure switches, and bowl feeders.
• Maintain and repair air compressors ranging from 100-150 horsepower.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor edits on Fanuc robots and press top robots (SEPRO, RANGER, AUTOMATED ASSEMBLIES, AEC).
• Hook up and view programs on Allen Bradley PLC controllers to diagnose machine sequence issues.
• Focus on load cells, intelligent actuators, troubleshooting vision systems, automated screw guns, bowl feeding/blow feeding, VFDs, laser printers, proximity sensors, and wiring.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience working on automated equipment.
• At least 5 years experience as a maintenance technician.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting to assist controls engineers.
• 5 years experience in process verification on plastic injection cells.
• 2 years experience in maintenance within a plastic injection facility is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that is dedicated to maintaining a clean and efficient work environment. This automotive supplier focuses on innovation by upgrading to more advanced robotic systems and vision technologies. Be part of a team that values precision and technological advancement, offering opportunities for professional growth.

Work Environment

The facility is a clean tier 2 automotive supplier with materials run underground to maintain cleanliness. Assembly operations are located at the front and right side of the facility, while plastic injection operations are at the back. The company is transitioning to more vision systems and robotic upgrades, providing a modern and cutting-edge work environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.