Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Pond Guy•Armada, MI

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician provides hands-on maintenance and technical support for equipment and processes across Operations, including Production and Distribution. The role troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The technician is a primary maintenance resource, independently addressing equipment issues, planning and completing preventive maintenance, coordinating repairs, and working with outside service providers when specialized expertise is needed. Maintenance priorities are determined by safety, equipment needs, and operational impact across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate is mechanically skilled and able to work independently, manage competing priorities, take initiative, and communicate effectively. Pond-industry knowledge is not required; training is provided through a combination of hands-on and visual instruction. This is a full-time hourly position with benefits. The schedule is an eight-hour shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening, Friday, or weekend work may be required for maintenance projects that need to be completed outside normal business hours. The position includes both in-office and in-the-field tasks, with possible exposure to adverse weather in field work.

Requirements

At least 10 years of hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial, manufacturing, or production equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to independently diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and perform repairs with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
Experience planning and performing preventive maintenance, identifying potential equipment failures, and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
Ability to independently plan, prioritize, and coordinate preventive maintenance and unexpected repairs while managing timelines and equipment availability across multiple operational areas.
Resourcefulness, self-motivation, initiative, and ability to assess equipment issues and develop practical solutions independently.
Experience working with equipment manufacturers, vendors, or outside service providers to troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs.
Ability to read equipment manuals and technical drawings, use maintenance and diagnostic tools, maintain accurate service records, and follow safe maintenance practices.
Ability to learn unfamiliar equipment and technical procedures quickly and apply new knowledge to troubleshooting and repairs.
Ability to work an eight-hour shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening, Friday, or weekend work as required.
Physical ability to swim; perform repetitive motions for extended periods; demonstrate manual dexterity when working with small components; frequently bend, stoop, and stand for long durations; lift, lower, and carry packages typically weighing 25–50 lbs; and handle packages up to 150 lbs with assistance.
Ability to work in adverse field weather conditions, including heat, cold, and rain, for portions of the position.
Authorized to work in the United States; the position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Candidates receiving a job offer must successfully pass a drug/toxins test and background check.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues on Production and Distribution Center equipment.
Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and complete preventive maintenance and unexpected repairs in collaboration with Production and Distribution teams, managing timelines and equipment availability while minimizing downtime.
Take ownership of repairs from initial diagnosis through completion and test equipment to confirm proper operation before returning it to service.
Maintain, repair, and adjust production and distribution equipment, including mechanical presses, filling and packaging machinery, conveyors, motors, drives, belts, chains, and bearings.
Assist with equipment installation, relocation, setup, adjustments, and modifications to support operations and equipment improvements.
Coordinate outside equipment repairs and service visits with manufacturers and service providers; troubleshoot issues, schedule repairs, obtain replacement parts, and ensure work is completed properly.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, identify and monitor critical spare parts and supplies, and communicate repair status, anticipated timelines, and equipment availability to Operations leadership.
Follow equipment safety procedures and safe maintenance practices, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.