Maintenance Technician I

Position: Maintenance Technician I

Location: GM Grand Rapids, MI

Job Type: On Site

Reports to: Facility Manager

Department: North American Operations

Position Purpose: The Maintenance Technician I supports the maintenance team by performing basic mechanical tasks, assisting with minor repairs, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. This role is ideal for individuals with 1-3 years of mechanical experience who are eager to develop their skills in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec.
• Works safely at all times.
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic repairs on machining centers, conveyor systems, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as bearings, belts, chains, gears, pumps, filters, and rollers.
• Assist with minor electrical diagnostics and repairs.
• Maintain and repair facility lighting systems, including bulb and ballast replacement, lens cleaning, and light level readings.
• Service restroom fixtures and dispensers; clear clogs and perform basic plumbing tasks.
• Replace ceiling tiles, door hardware, and other facility components.
• Support hazardous waste handling and disposal procedures.
• Replace and test CNG bottles and manage propane refills.
• Operate equipment in "Teach" mode from HMI or Teach Pendant.
• Complete work orders and documentation using SAP or CMMS systems.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, conduit bending, and other technical tasks.
• Prepare and set up equipment for production after repairs.
• Perform scheduled PMs and support project work as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Capability to assist in the training of others on necessary skills to perform repairs.
• Arrive on time and ready to work according to the daily schedule and work plan.
• Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively.
• All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager.

Competencies:

• Managing Tasks
• Open Communication
• Self-Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees.
• Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Customer Service Orientation -- Committed to meeting internal and external customer needs.
• Adaptability -- Willingness to learn and respond to changing priorities or unexpected challenges.
• Problem solving - Ability to assist in identifying and resolving basic mechanical and electrical issues.
• Works effectively others and takes direction well.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of mechanical theory and repair practices.
• Technically skilled to facilitate the recovery of at least 50% of equipment from a technical fault without assistance.
• Familiarity with mechanical plans, sketches, and repair manuals.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Comfortable using hand tools and basic power tools.
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP or CMMS systems is a plus.
• Ability to operate equipment in "Teach" mode from an HMI or Teach Pendant.

Position Qualifications:

• Hight school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of mechanical experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Minor electrical understanding is strongly preferred.
• Ability to pass maintenance-based aptitude testing.
• Forklift experience (minimum 2 years required).

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job:

• Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial setting (noise level is high). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; stoop, or crouch.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment.
• Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk.

Qualifications

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