Maintenance Technician - Plastic Injection Molding - 3rd shift

Kendrick Plastics•Grand Rapids, MI

35d

About The Position

Kendrick Plastics is a fast-growing automotive supplier that makes high-quality interior parts for some of the most popular vehicles on the road. We’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it happen. Our team is built on trust, hard work, and a commitment to doing things the right way. Whether you’re building parts, keeping equipment running, or supporting the line — every role at Kendrick matters. We’re looking for dependable people who want steady work, good pay, and a chance to grow with a company that’s going places. Your Work Matters. So Do You. At Kendrick, we invest in our people the same way we invest in our products — with care, intention, and a long-term view. Here’s what you get upon benefit eligibility: Maintain all production (Injection molding, assembly, and paint line) equipment, and support equipment and perform building maintenance as directed. Team leader promotion available to proven qualified individuals.

Requirements

Three plus years of proven industrial manufacturing maintenance experience, specifically in mechanical/Hydraulic and electrical/electronics. (Injection Molding Experience Preferred)
Prior experience in high volume manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry.
Proven understanding of safety relays, safety interlocks, and functional machine safety.
Proven experience with troubleshooting and repairing light assembly mechatronics.
Ability to troubleshoot, adjust, and replace a wide variety of 24VDC sensors such as photo-eyes, Keyence fiber optic sensors, various Keyence laser sensors, proximity sensors, and Keyence color sensors.
Troubleshooting and repair of 480VAC electrical equipment such as contactors, relays, starters, VFD’s, and motors.

Nice To Haves

Ability to use a computer to troubleshoot Keyence SR fixed mount barcode scanners. (Preferred) Training will be provided.
Ability to use a computer to troubleshoot Keyence IV, IV2, and IV3 vision sensors. (Preferred) Training will be provided.
Knowledge of changing the IP address of a technician’s computer. (Preferred) Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Identify the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.
Perform preventive maintenance and work order service on machines.
Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
Record and report damaged, worn, or broken parts.
Install replacement parts for machines.
Prepare reports documenting work performed.
Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
May assist with new equipment being added or old equipment removed.
Perform building and ground duties. Example – basic plumbing and snow removal.
Follow organization standards.