Facility Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift

Quaker Houghton • Detroit, MI

1d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I supports the day-to-day maintenance of plant equipment, utilities, and facilities to ensure consistent operational performance. Responsibilities include conducting preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as supporting instrumentation and control devices. The role assists with upkeep of building infrastructure, grounds, and utilities, and participates in monitoring critical systems such as HVAC, boilers, compressors, thermal systems, and cooling towers. This is a 2nd Shift position (2:00p-10:30p), with training on 1st shift for 4-6 weeks. The pay rate is $22.87 per hour.

Requirements

• 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret work orders, blueprints, SOPs, work instructions, etc.
• General computer skills, including e-mail and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in General industrial plumbing
• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in General industrial electric
• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in Pneumatic controls
• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in HVAC
• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in High-Pressure Boiler Operator
• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in Welding
• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in Carpentry
• Training certifications (or completed apprenticeships) in Waste Water Operator

Responsibilities

• Performing basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on facility and production equipment, including HVAC units, boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and process systems.
• Assisting with plumbing, electrical, and instrumentation tasks, including equipment calibration, motor control, valve maintenance, and control wiring checks.
• Supporting installation, assembly, and maintenance of piping systems, steam supply, condensate return, process water, and related plant utilities.
• Monitoring and documenting routine testing for boilers, cooling water, and other critical systems; preparing equipment for inspections.
• Maintaining facility interiors, exteriors, and grounds, and supporting the coordination and oversight of contractors performing on-site work.
• Supporting inventory management of parts and tools, keeping maintenance areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assisting with the preparation of maintenance plans, documentation, and compliance requirements, including permits and equipment manuals.
• Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying equipment or process enhancements.
• Working closely with operations and maintenance leadership to support safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations.

Benefits

• Quarterly Plant Gainshare
• 3rd premium shift differentials
• Generous annual paid time off.
• 401 (k) employer match.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits.
• Employee referral bonus up to $1,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED