About this role
<p> </p> <p><span style="">Together, let’s create the car systems of the future: With 12 000 employees in 23 countries, we are a global plastic solutions provider which designs and produces cutting edge parts and complex systems for virtually every OEMs in the world. </span><span style="">Our innovation strategy drives us to invent unique solutions that shift the way cars interact with passengers and are powered for greener mobility.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Automotive technicians, diesel mechanics, fleet and trucking maintenance professionals, and industrial equipment technicians are encouraged to apply. Transferable mechanical and electrical experience is highly valued.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Job Purpose</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">The Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift supports a fast‑paced manufacturing environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems. This role is ideal for hands‑on technicians from parallel industries such as automotive service, trucking or fleet maintenance, industrial equipment repair, or related mechanical and electrical fields. The position provides the opportunity to apply existing technical aptitude while learning plastic injection molding equipment and high‑volume manufacturing processes.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Why You’ll Succeed Here</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• You enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting and problem solving in a production environment</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• You have mechanical and electrical aptitude and like figuring out how equipment works</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• You can adapt quickly and handle changing priorities during a busy shift</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• You prefer working independently while supporting a team</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• You are interested in learning industrial manufacturing equipment and advancing your technical skills</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Support production by responding to machine alarms and downtime events</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Maintain auxiliary equipment including dryers, chillers, robots, conveyors, and material handling systems</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Monitor and maintain plant water and cooling systems</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Complete accurate maintenance documentation and shift handover communication</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Support continuous improvement and cost‑savings initiatives</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Follow all safety, environmental, and PPE requirements</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Qualifications</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• High School Diploma or GED required; trade school or technical training preferred</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• One (1) to two (2) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or related technical setting required</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Experience in automotive repair, fleet or trucking maintenance, or industrial equipment repair strongly encouraged</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Forklift certification or ability to obtain</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Basic understanding of industrial, automotive, or mechanical equipment maintenance</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic aptitude with the ability to learn and apply skills on the job</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Exposure to hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Ability to read basic blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Ability to work independently on 1st shift with minimal supervision</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and think on your feet</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work at heights as required</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Search Optimization Keywords</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="">Injection molding maintenance technician, manufacturing maintenance technician, industrial maintenance, diesel mechanic, automotive technician, fleet maintenance, mechanical technician, electrical technician, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, first shift maintenance, production equipment maintenance</span></p> <p><span style="">Do you want to join a diverse, dynamic and international group, powered by a strong team spirit? Join Us!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">Novares is looking for its Manufacturing department his/her future<strong> 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician (M-F 3pm-11pm) </strong>(M/F), located in GRAND RAPIDS GR-PL.</span></p><div></div><p><strong>Candidate Profile :</strong></p> <p>Level of Experience: Mid-Career </p> <p>Type of Contract: ATW - At Will Contract </p> <p>Required Travel: N/A </p> <p> </p> <p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, political orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.</p>