Maintenance Technician

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Founded in 2014 by two successful entrepreneurs, UPG Enterprises, LLC is a high growth, privately held operator of world-class diversified industrial businesses. Our family of companies has been built from more than 15 acquisitions in the metals, manufacturing, distribution, and logistics segments. Approaching $1.5B in annual revenue, the UPG portfolio of companies operates more than 3 million square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of 200+ trucks, and over 20 production facilities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

We take a long-term approach to business and pride ourselves on having a lasting foundation built upon a strong culture, mutual respect, excellent teams, and an innovative entrepreneurial spirit.

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician for our Maksteel-Wyoming powered by UPG
. The Maintenance Technician will service all company equipment and machines, shears, burners, saws, forklifts, side loaders, office equipment and minor electrical. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.

• Make repairs to buildings, perform basic carpentry and painting operations, build partitions, benches, repair furniture, etc.
• Tear down machines, equipment or check piping, valves, or electrical equipment to determine extent of trouble and make minor repairs, obtain approval on major troubles, and make repairs following approval.
• Perform machine operations to make minor replacement parts, replace worn or broken parts and reassemble, fitting parts, scraping, and reaming bearings and adjusting machine to provide proper operation.
• Maintain and install electrical lines and equipment in connection with plant rearrangement or new equipment.
• Make repairs or replacements in air, steam, oil or gas lines and controls.
• Carry on preventive maintenance prescribed schedule.
• Perform basic fork truck tune-ups and repairs.

• Strong ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and piping charts.
• Good mathematical and computer skills
• Knowledge of company polices and safety rules.
• Knowledge of labor cards, routing and move tickets.
• Basic arc (SMAW) welding skills.
• Understanding of press operation.
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Will have to travel to Riverside at least once a week or when needed
• Welding certificate required

UPG Enterprises LLC and its Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Compensation: $18.00-$24.00 per hour.