Grand Rapids, Michigan (High Skilled)

Clients of ours in Grand Rapids, MI are searching for Maintenance Technicians for all shifts. Starting pay varies based on experience. 

Benefits of a Maintenance Technician:

• Multiple shifts available 
• Health benefit options available 
• Referral bonus opportunity 
• Advancement opportunities 

Duties of a Maintenance Technician:

• Perform equipment repairs and goal of reducing downtime
• Problem solving and analysis 
• Troubleshooting equipment
• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs for machinery and equipment 
• Ensure safety - LOTO, OSHA
• Troubleshoot PLC controlled equipment as well as all plant electrical and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, feed control systems and develop sustainable solutions accordingly. 
• Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted.
• Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed. 
• Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists.
• Assure that all products are manufactured to the highest standard of quality.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement, also provides suggestions to improve processes and participates on team projects. 

Job Requirements:

• 1 - 3 years experience working maintenance in a manufacturing setting 
• Diploma or GED 
• Troubleshooting and maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment
• Problem solving skills 
• Ability to work individually and in team environment 
• Attention to detail - document / update maintenance logs, complete work orders 

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We have openings for experienced Mold Process Technicians in Belmont and Grand Rapids, MI areas! 2nd shift and 3rd shift Pay up to 30.00 per hour

A client of ours specializing in plastic injection molding is searching for Mold Process Technicians for their Direct Hire opportunities. 

Benefits of a Mold Process Technician:

• Direct Hire opportunity 
• 2nd shift available (2nd shift: 3pm to 11pm) and 3rd shift available (3rd shift: 11pm - 7am)
• Growth and advancement opportunities 
• Veteran owned small business 
• Company culture based off honesty, attention to detail, and hard work

Duties of a Mold Process Technician:

• Responsible for the process troubleshooting and setup of injection molds and machines with a focus on safety, quality and productivity throughout all aspects of the molding process.
• Start up, shut down, and monitor injection molding processes to produce products that meet the quality standards of the customers.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose injection molding processes when needed.
• Perform mold changes with overhead crane and forklifts.
• Collaborates with Supervisor to meet the daily changing priorities of mold changes and press startups.
• Knowledge of auxiliary equipment used within the injection molding process: dryers, hoppers, color mixers, loaders, robots, sprue pickers, hot runner controllers, etc.
• Assist in the execution of capability improvements and cost avoidance/savings opportunities.
• Ensure standardization of systems and processes across production shifts and teams.
• Continually seek process and system improvements to increase process capability, production yields, and productivity.
• Act as a subject matter expert on the production floor to assist Supervisors and Leads to train and mentor production team members.

Job Requirements:

• 1 - 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of injection molding process, machines and tooling.
• Capable of operating overhead cranes and forklifts.
• Associates Degree in a related field preferred.
• Mold Setting, 5S, Lean Manufacturing.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

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In Rockford, MI we are searching for a Controls Technician for a direct hire opportunity on night shift. Pay for this role varies based on experience. 

Benefits of a Controls Technician:

• Direct hire 
• 3rd shift opportunity 
• Advancement opportunities 
• Close-knit company

Duties of a Controls Technician:

• Programs and troubleshoots PLC devices. (Primary is Rockwell Software, Allen Bradley Devices)
• Integrate New technologies into existing machinery (Vision devices, Servo drive cylinders, Robotic devices)
• Visually checks out malfunctioning machinery in order to diagnose problems and determine the need for repair or replacement.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machinery or equipment, and/or consults with machine operators, supervisors and others in maintenance department, in order to identify the cause of problems and come up with possible solutions.
• Dismantles malfunctioning machinery and equipment in order to make repairs, or to install new or repaired parts.
• Repairs or replaces faulty components in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic machinery and equipment.
• Replaces faulty electrical components, such as relays, switches, motors and position sensing devices.
• Connects power supply wires/cables to and between machinery and equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical motors, transformers and wiring.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and related equipment.
• Tests out all repaired and newly installed machinery/equipment to ensure that it is operational.
• Performs repairs and maintenance activities necessary within company's physical plant.
• Performs all types of welding, soldering and metal fabrication necessary to maintain, repair or build machinery/equipment used by the company.
• Uses robot controller, teach pendant, and programmable controller to program automated machinery, such as robots, to operate automated machinery, test for malfunctions, and to verify repairs.
• You have the authority and responsibility to stop working when a quality problem is detected and/or suspected. You have the responsibility to work with the team to solve the concern in a safe and timely manner.
• Working with the ME, designs and build new electrical enclosures for new assembly machines and to write PLC programs, create a BOM, and provide technical support for new assembly equipment.
• Research and specify (recommend) electrical components for machinery/repairs.
• Continuous Improvement responsibilities (identify, present proposals, facilitate or be part of a team). Troubleshoot error proofing for improvements individually, with a team or working directly with ME.

Job Requirements:

• College or Technical school education; or 10 year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skilled Trades Journeyman a plus.
• Ability to read, write and troubleshoot PLC Programming.
• Ability to read pneumatic and hydraulic blueprints & schematics.
• Ability to perform Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting.
• Ability to Integrate PLC, HMI devices, Servo Motors and drives HMI Devices, Servo Motors and drives

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