DESCRIPTION

Senior Maintenance Technician
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Shifts: Afternoons and Nights
Pay: Afternoons $35.66 per hour and Nights $39.23 per hour
Duration: Full Time Permanent

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician to support the reliability, performance, and continuous operation of material handling equipment. This role is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues, and ensuring optimal system performance in a fast-paced operational environment.

The ideal candidate possesses strong mechatronic and automation expertise, hands-on experience with material handling systems, and a proactive approach to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment, including carriers, diverters, scanners, sensors, and third-party interfacing systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system faults using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Respond promptly to system disruptions, including carrier jams, sensor failures, communication faults, and control logic issues, restoring operations with minimal downtime.
• Monitor and maintain High-Level Control (SAC) and PLC-based automation systems to ensure efficient and reliable system performance.
• Utilize diagnostic software, performance dashboards, and maintenance tools to assess system health and identify opportunities for optimization and increased throughput.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and maintenance activities in accordance with company standards, OEM recommendations, and site maintenance procedures.
• Analyze equipment performance trends and support reliability improvement initiatives through failure analysis and preventive maintenance enhancements.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, fault histories, corrective actions, and spare parts usage within maintenance management systems.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and supervisory teams to communicate system status, escalate critical issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Support system upgrades, software updates, hardware retrofits, commissioning activities, and engineering-led improvement projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement programs focused on system reliability, operational efficiency, and asset lifecycle management.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required

• Associate Degree, Technical Diploma, or Certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience supporting automated material handling, conveyor, or logistics systems.
• Strong understanding of mechatronic systems, including motors, drives, sensors, actuators, conveyors, and automated controls.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, preferably Siemens-based systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools, multimeters, and industrial software interfaces.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, CANbus, Profibus, and other Fieldbus technologies.
• Experience with reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Please apply with your updated resume