Maintenance Technician

3-Dimensional Services Group•Lapeer, MI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician supports day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, tooling, and facility systems across a precision manufacturing environment serving the defense and aerospace industries. This is an entry-level role suited to a candidate with foundational mechanical or electrical aptitude who is looking to build a career in industrial maintenance within a highly regulated, quality-driven setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
6–12 months of hands-on maintenance, industrial, automotive, military, or mechanical trade experience — or equivalent vocational/technical training.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
Ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, or equipment manuals.
Comfortable using hand and power tools safely and correctly.
Basic computer literacy for entering work orders and PM records.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) on CNC machines, presses, conveyors, and support equipment per established PM schedules.
Diagnose and repair basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues under the guidance of senior technicians.
Respond to machine downtime calls promptly and assist in root-cause troubleshooting to minimize production interruption.
Assist with installation, alignment, and setup of new or relocated equipment.
Maintain facility systems including lighting, HVAC support, compressed air, and general building upkeep.
Support inventory control for spare parts and maintenance supplies; flag reorder needs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and general shop safety procedures without exception.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area consistent with 5S standards.
Assist skilled trades (electricians, millwrights, HVAC techs) on larger repair or installation projects as needed.
Escalate issues beyond current skill level to senior maintenance staff in a timely manner.