Machine Operator / Maintenance Technician

Oakwood Veneer Company • Troy, MI

2d • $45,760 - $52,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Oakwood Veneer Company is hiring a hands-on Machine Operator / Maintenance Technician for its Troy, Michigan location. The role combines operating production machinery with troubleshooting equipment issues, performing repairs, and completing preventative maintenance. The work is fast-paced, and priorities may change throughout the day; the technician must assess problems, triage competing needs, and move between tasks to help keep equipment running and minimize downtime.

Training will be provided on Oakwood's specific machines and equipment, but prior machine repair, industrial maintenance, or related hands-on mechanical experience is required. The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, take initiative, and work independently while communicating with the production team. The position also involves identifying potential problems and responding to mechanical and production issues while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

This is a full-time daytime role, Monday through Friday, generally 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. Effective pay is $22–$25 per hour depending on experience, including a $40 weekly incentive for working a full 40 hours on the clock; base pay is $21–$24 per hour. Approximate annual compensation is $45,760–$52,000, excluding possible overtime.

Requirements

• Experience in machine repair, industrial maintenance, or a related hands-on mechanical field.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Ability to perform basic machine maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Ability to assess problems, triage competing needs, and move between tasks.
• Ability to communicate with the production team.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and mechanical problems.
• Perform equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assess and triage problems and competing needs as priorities change.
• Help keep equipment running and minimize downtime.
• Identify potential problems and respond to mechanical and production issues.
• Communicate with the production team.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

Benefits

• $40 weekly incentive for working a full 40 hours on the clock.
• Competitive pay.
• Opportunities to build technical and maintenance skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed