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Together, let's create the car systems of the future: With 12 000 employees in 23 countries, we are a global plastic solutions provider which designs and produces cutting edge parts and complex systems for virtually every OEMs in the world. Our innovation strategy drives us to invent unique solutions that shift the way cars interact with passengers and are powered for greener mobility.

Automotive technicians, diesel mechanics, fleet and trucking maintenance professionals, and industrial equipment technicians are encouraged to apply. Transferable mechanical and electrical experience is highly valued.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift supports a fastpaced manufacturing environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems. This role is ideal for handson technicians from parallel industries such as automotive service, trucking or fleet maintenance, industrial equipment repair, or related mechanical and electrical fields. The position provides the opportunity to apply existing technical aptitude while learning plastic injection molding equipment and highvolume manufacturing processes.

Why You'll Succeed Here

You enjoy handson troubleshooting and problem solving in a production environment

You have mechanical and electrical aptitude and like figuring out how equipment works

You can adapt quickly and handle changing priorities during a busy shift

You prefer working independently while supporting a team

You are interested in learning industrial manufacturing equipment and advancing your technical skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues

Support production by responding to machine alarms and downtime events

Maintain auxiliary equipment including dryers, chillers, robots, conveyors, and material handling systems

Monitor and maintain plant water and cooling systems

Complete accurate maintenance documentation and shift handover communication

Support continuous improvement and costsavings initiatives

Follow all safety, environmental, and PPE requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred

One (1) to two (2) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or related technical setting required

Experience in automotive repair, fleet or trucking maintenance, or industrial equipment repair strongly encouraged

Forklift certification or ability to obtain

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Basic understanding of industrial, automotive, or mechanical equipment maintenance

Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aptitude with the ability to learn and apply skills on the job

Exposure to hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred

Ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation

Ability to work independently on 1st shift with minimal supervision

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and think on your feet

Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work at heights as required

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Novares is looking for its Manufacturing department his/her future 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician (M-F 3pm-11pm) (M/F), located in GRAND RAPIDS GR-PL.

Candidate Profile :

Level of Experience: Mid-Career 

Type of Contract: ATW - At Will Contract 

Required Travel: N/A 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.