Maintenance Technician

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician role is onsite in Detroit, MI. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, with no numeric amount specified. The position maintains production equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment serving the automotive industry. The role helps keep manufacturing operations running by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment problems, and completing repairs that reduce downtime. It also supports equipment installations, continuous improvement, and compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• maintain pumps, mixers, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and other production equipment
• diagnose issues and complete repairs to minimize downtime
• read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• support equipment installations and continuous improvement
• follow safety, environmental, and quality standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

detroit mi

sms group of companies

onsite

full-time

industrial maintenance

preventive maintenance

mechanical repair

electrical troubleshooting

hydraulic systems

pneumatic systems

production equipment

chemical manufacturing

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid holidays and vacation
• training and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

Industrial maintenance in a chemical manufacturing environment serving the automotive industry; PLC troubleshooting and welding are a plus.

About the employer

SMS Group of Companies is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing. Sector: 32.