Sr Maintenance Technician Job
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Sr Maintenance Technician Job
Location:
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Employment Type:
Regular Category:
Maintenance
Job Title:
Senior Maintenance Technician Pay:
Starting at $39/hour, with a possible 4% End of Year Performance Bonus. Position reports directly to the Grand Rapids Maintenance & Engineering Improvement Supervisor. The Maintenance & Engineering Improvement Supervisor is this position back up.
Job Dimensions:
This multifunctional role provides some degree of hands-on craft skill support in electrical and/or mechanical areas, while serving as site SME for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Repair Work Order (RWO) systems. Maintenance scope includes planning and executing a broad spectrum of work, including troubleshooting and repair of equipment. The role also coordinates maintenance planning, and handles contractor oversight, while supporting department requisitioning activity along with being a primary issuer of safe work permits (SWP's).
Activities and Responsibilities
- Maintenance Planning-25%:
Coordinates and/or performs regular preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities; updates maintenance records and equipment history. Works directly with Operations/Logistics Leaders to investigate and develop plans for repairs or other needs. Delegates daily PM/repair tasks to team members with supervisory input as needed. Plans and coordinates contractor PM and repair activity with supervisory guidance. Monitors, issues, completes, and updates PM documentation per schedules;
adds and changes PM's and equipment in SAP, as needed. Monitors, issues, completes, and updates WO documentation, per department and company prioritization. - Contractor/Service Coordination-25%:
Utilizes outside contractors and vendors, as directed, to accomplish certain work objectives including projects. Participates in and supports Safe Work Permit process including permit issuance where authorized. Coordinates with supervision for requisitions needed for maintenance materials and services. Provides input to supervision for developing/executing material and services spending budget. - Project Coordination-20%:
Works with own and other departments to develop proposed scopes for small/medium site projects. Coordinates execution of material acquisition and contractor implementation of assigned projects. Provides support to Engineering in specification, sourcing, and commissioning of equipment systems. - Electrical/Mechanical Support-25%:
Performs diversified mechanical, electrical and/or instrumentation duties, including preventive maintenance. Performs electro/mechanical tasks including troubleshooting and repair of production machines and related apparatus. Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and develops/issues/executes work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Reads and interprets P&'s, one-line drawings, electrical schematics and related information. Local, State, and National Electrical Code (NEC) knowledge required, if Electrical Qualified.
Uses a variety of hand and power tools, test and diagnostic meters as well as other instruments. Must have experience in operating forklifts and/or aerial equipment. Updates and modifies mechanical, instrumentation/electrical and other procedures as necessary. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment including during off hours. Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during planned outages. Participates in on call rotation. - Other Duties-5%:
Ensures workplace safety by conducting safety observations and reviews while adhering to safety regulations and procedures. Supports all AIMS initiatives relevant to role, as assigned. Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas. Provides technical support for specification, identification, and sourcing of needed parts. Provides experience/input on failures and repair techniques during root cause investigations. Participates in cross functional or departmental root cause analysis using 5
Why or 5W2H-5 Why. Handles and manages hazardous waste according to RCRA and DOT requirements and completes all applicable Hazardous Waste compliance training Completes all assigned Atlas items All other duties as assigned.
Context and Environment:
This position will be based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Maintenance work will occasionally require coordination of confined space entry activity, working at elevated heights, using respirators, working outdoors, etc. Occasional evening and weekend response required for off-hours maintenance issues. Travel is
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