Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Plastics Molding)

Location: Rochester Hills, MI | Type: Contract-to-Hire | Compensation: Approximately $25.00+ per hour (based on proven work history)

Schedule: Permanent 3rd Shift, 11:00 pm – 7:00 am. Initial training occurs on 1st shift.

A night in the role

Your shift begins at 11:00 pm. You review the M4 maintenance system and map out your preventive maintenance list—daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that keep our presses and supporting equipment humming. With lockout/tagout in place, you dive into inspections, tighten what needs tightening, and document every step. If a machine acts up, you diagnose the issue—often electrical—decide on the fix, and line up parts or outside service as needed. You might hop on a forklift or overhead crane to safely move components, handle facility upkeep, or coordinate with the molding manager on priorities. Throughout the night, you keep the workspace clean, the team informed, and production protected—stopping the process if you spot nonconforming or suspect material.

What you’ll handle

• Execute and improve daily/weekly/monthly/annual preventive maintenance for presses and plant equipment
• Fabricate and repair parts and assemblies as needed
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and recommend equipment repairs, upgrades, and improvements
• Order replacement parts and coordinate with external service technicians
• Record all preventive and corrective maintenance activities in the M4 system
• Proactively reduce unscheduled downtime across production assets
• Support general building maintenance and upkeep
• Follow lock-out procedures and all safety policies; maintain a clean, safe work area
• Work under the direction of the molding manager or designee and support cross-training
• Exercise authority to halt production if nonconforming or suspect material is found
• Contribute to other related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1–2 years of hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience

Skills & Tools

• Proven capability with basic machine and building maintenance
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for industrial equipment
• Ability to operate a forklift and an overhead crane
• Accurate recordkeeping and basic computer proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative team mindset
• Solid time management—able to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Professional demeanor and ethical conduct, including proper handling of confidential information

Physical & Work Environment

• Walk, sit, stand, climb; use hands to handle tools/controls; reach with arms/hands; balance, stoop, twist, bend; talk and hear
• Lift and/or move up to 55 pounds
• Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to focus
• Work environment noise level is typically moderate

Compliance

A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.

By applying, you confirm the information you provide is accurate and complete; false or fraudulent details may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination.