Industrial Maintenance Technician (Presses, Controls & Die Repair)

Location: Pontiac, MI

Job Type: Full-Time (40+ hours per week)

Shift: 1st Shift | 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Must be open to training on alternate/swing shifts as needed)

Pay: Based on experience, knowledge, and skill; includes attendance premium

Role Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in installing, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components across our manufacturing machinery and physical structures. This is a hands-on position requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a focus on keeping press lines running to quality specs.

Core Responsibilities

General Mechanical & Facilities Maintenance

• Diagnose, replace, and repair faulty mechanical and pneumatic/hydraulic components on industrial machinery and large presses.

• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules to ensure maximum equipment uptime across all 3 buildings.

• Perform structural fabrication and repair (counters, benches, partitions) using hand and power tools.

• Execute welding (stick, MIG, torches), brazing, and cutting operations as needed.

• Maintain, repair, and visually inspect the physical facility structures and electrical code compliance.

• Work in a safe, neat, and professional manner, adhering to company standards and sequence of operations.

Controls & Electrical Troubleshooting (Preferred / Advanced)

• Diagnose high-voltage and low-voltage electrical circuit systems using a voltmeter and diagnostic equipment.

• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA configurations, and motion control issues to restore line operation.

• Support automation integration, station programming, and CAD reading/modifications where applicable.

Die Repair & Tooling Maintenance

• Repair, maintain, inspect, and verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of production dies, jigs, tools, and fixtures.

• Recommend design or construction modifications based on die wear and performance.

• Assist with die changes and machine setups when necessary.

• Track and update tooling logs, preventive maintenance records, and CIP/work instructions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:

  • Manufacturing Maintenance: 3+ years (Required)

  • Stamping Press Maintenance/Shearing Operations: 2+ years (Required)

  • Electrical Systems / High-Voltage Troubleshooting: 1+ year (Preferred)

• Equipment Knowledge: Heavy industrial equipment, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical press systems.

• Tools: Must possess your own hand and power tools.

• Compliance: Must be able to pass a background check.

• Preferred Experience: CAD exposure, PLC/HMI coding/troubleshooting, advanced MIG/stick welding.

Benefits Package Once Hired In

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee referral program