Mechanical Technician I

3 days ago

Grand Rapids, United States Force Building Co Full time

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Must reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan Area.

Job Opportunity: Mechanical Technician I

Are you a skilled and adventurous technician with a knack for machinery and a passion for problem-solving? FORCE is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Mechanical Technicians I. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges in automation, conveyance, and warehouse building, read on

Basic Function:

As a Mechanical Technician I, you will be responsible for building, installing, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery, conveyors, and related equipment. This role also involves building maintenance, projects, and repairs as necessary.

Responsibilities:

You may be involved in a combination of the following duties:

  • Maintain material handling equipment at client sites.
  • Understand client site needs, support parts and services work, and identify system enhancement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure prompt issue resolution.
  • Travel 80% of the time, frequently between cities by plane or car.
  • Enthusiastically pursue skills development through education and training.
  • Provide basic customer service and represent the company professionally on-site.
  • Pass a background screening and maintain a clean driving record.
Requirements:
  • Ability to set up, changeover, troubleshoot, and repair equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Read and understand electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
  • Complete required documentation and paperwork for equipment and related processes.
  • Attend training classes as requested.
Physical Demands:
  • Lift, carry, push, pull, sit, stand, walk, bend/squat, reach/handle, climb, work at heights, and handle awkward positions.
  • Use equipment such as lift trucks, genie lifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and overhead hoists.
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Per Diems
  • Holiday Pay
Schedule:
  • 10-hour shift
  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On-call
  • Overtime
  • Self-determined schedule
  • Weekend availability
Experience:
  • Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
  • OSHA 10 (Preferred)
Willingness to Travel:
  • 100% (Required)
Work Location: On the road

If you're ready for an exciting career that blends technical expertise with travel opportunities, apply now to become a valued member of the FORCE team Join us in shaping the future of automation and warehouse technology.

Requirements

1. Technical Expertise:
  • Demonstrated knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with at least 1 year of experience.
  • Proficiency in mechanical systems with a minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience.
2. Travel Readiness:
  • Willingness to travel extensively, with an expectation of 80% or more of travel.
  • Ability to navigate between cities frequently, using both planes and cars.
3. Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Capability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to machinery, conveyors, and equipment.
  • Proactive approach to identifying system enhancement opportunities.
4. Customer Service:
  • Basic customer service experience and the ability to represent the company professionally on client sites.
  • Strong communication skills to understand and address client site needs.
5. Safety and Compliance:
  • Clean driving record and ability to pass a background screening.
  • Adherence to safety guidelines, reporting any unsafe conditions promptly.
6. Physical Fitness:
  • Physical ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, squat, climb, and handle awkward positions.
  • Comfort working at heights and operating various equipment (lift trucks, genie lifts, etc.).
7. Technical Documentation:
  • Proficient in reading and understanding electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
  • Accurate completion of required documentation and paperwork for equipment and processes.
8. Continuous Learning:
  • Enthusiasm for skills development through education and training.
  • Attendance at training classes as requested by the company.
9. Flexibility and Adaptability:
  • Ability to work a full-time schedule with flexibility in shifts, including overtime, on-call, and weekends.
  • Self-determined schedule with a commitment to meet scheduling requirements.
10. OSHA Certification:
  • Possession of OSHA 10 certification (Preferred).

If you meet these requirements and are ready to embark on a dynamic career as a Mechanical Technician I, we invite you to apply and join our team at FORCE. Your technical expertise and adventurous spirit will contribute to the success of our automation and warehouse projects.

Salary Description

$22-$27 / Hourly

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