Maintenance Technician (Plastic Injection Molding)

Salary: $32 - $33 per hour

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Posted: November 10 2026

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Not Available

Our Client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company specializing in high-quality plastic components for the automotive industry. They provide end-to-end solutions, from design and engineering to production and finishing, supporting leading global manufacturers. Known for their focus on precision, innovation, and operational excellence, they play a key role in enhancing vehicle interiors. With continued expansion and investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities, they are well-positioned for sustained growth.

 

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of production equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and minimizing downtime to support continuous operations. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high safety and performance standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
  • Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and work order service on machines.
  • Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
  • Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
  • Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
  • Install replacement parts for machines.
  • Prepare reports documenting work performed.
  • Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
  • May assist with new equipment being added or old equipment removed.
  • Perform building and ground duties. Example – basic plumbing and snow removal.
  • Follow organization standards.

 

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of proven industrial manufacturing maintenance experience, specifically in mechanical/Hydraulic and electrical/electronics. (Injection Molding Experience Preferred)
  • Prior experience in high volume manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry.
  • Ability to use a computer to troubleshoot Keyence SR fixed mount barcode scanners.
  • Ability to use a computer to troubleshoot Keyence IV, IV2, and IV3 vision sensors.
  • Knowledge of changing the IP address of a technician’s computer. (Preferred)
  • Proven understanding of safety relays, safety interlocks, and functional machine safety.
  • Proven experience with troubleshooting and repairing light assembly mechatronics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and replace a wide variety of 24VDC sensors such as photo-eyes, Keyence fiber optic sensors, various Keyence laser sensors, proximity sensors, and Keyence color sensors.
  • Troubleshooting and repair of 480VAC electrical equipment such as contactors, relays, starters, VFD’s, and motors.

 

Location:           South Grand Rapids, MI (Near Airport)

Shift:                   3rd Shift (11PM to 7AM/Sunday Night - Friday Morning)

Salary:               $32.00 - $33.00 Per Hour – Negotiable on Experience

Benefits:            PTO, 401K Matching, Good Healthcare + More

 

 

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