Job Description
1ST SHIFT LEAD MACHINE REPAIR TECHNICIAN - GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
A Leading Automotive Supplier in Grand Rapids, Michigan needs a 1st Shift Lead Machine Repair Technician.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Machine Repair Technician with Metal Stamping Press Repair Expertise. This role requires travel to multiple plant locations to ensure equipment is maintained, repaired, and operating at peak performance while providing technical leadership, mentoring, and coordination of machine repair activities across facilities.
This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead machine repair projects and equipment rebuild at multiple plant locations.
Serve as the primary technical resource for complex machines and stamping press troubleshooting.
Coordinate repair priorities and support maintenance teams to minimize downtime.
Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to Machine Repair Technicians and Maintenance Personnel.
Assist with training and development of maintenance team members on troubleshooting techniques, safety procedures, and best practices.
Partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities for equipment reliability improvements and preventive maintenance enhancements.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical issues in press machines and related production equipment.
Dismantle, replace, and install machine components as needed.
Perform welding, torch cutting, lubrication, and preventive maintenance.
Conduct equipment inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA and BMES safety standards.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and complete training through the General Repair II Program.
Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for recurring equipment failures.
Document repairs, equipment conditions, and maintenance recommendations.
Promote and enforce safe work practices at all locations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer requirements.
Conduct job safety assessments and support incident prevention initiatives.
Lead by example in maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma / GED or 5 7 years of relevant experience (or a combination of both).
A Journeyman's Card is Preferred.
Mechanical repair experience (press machine repair strongly preferred).
Previous experience leading maintenance projects, mentoring technicians, or serving in a lead role preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and safety awareness.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, maintenance instructions, and technical manuals.
Basic math skills (algebra and geometry).
Willingness to travel regularly to multiple plant sites.
Ability to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal).
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and coordinate repair activities across facilities.
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
At Venteon our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and Administrative talent in the industry today.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Website | http://www.venteon.us.com/ |
About Company
At Venteon, we are experts in providing Executive Search and Staffing services in Accounting & Finance, Engineering, Technology, Sales & Marketing and Advertising with the following options:
Direct Placement / Executive Search
Contract
Contract-to-Direct
Project Based Solutions
We Deliver the Right Solutions:
Our recruiters are experienced in finding the right candidates for your position. Through active recruiting within our vast network (both locally and nationally), we source qualified candidates that have the exact experience necessary to make an immediate impact.
Our goal is to make the right placement the first time. We spend a great deal of time matching the right candidate with the right opportunity. Once a placement is made, we implement an ongoing quality control program to ensure the satisfaction of both parties. We believe that being proactive in this process enables us to provide a high level of success in our placement process.
We Build Long-Term Partnerships:
Our professional staff will learn about your business, culture, and work environment in order to understand the requirements and skills needed for your open position. We then tailor our search to these specific requirements and efficiently address your critical hiring needs. Our dedication to nurturing long-term, trust-based relationships with both clients and candidates is the reason for our success.
Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Algebraunmatched
- Best Practicesunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Corporate Policiesunmatched
- Corrective Actionunmatched
- Educational Technologyunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Equipment Replacementunmatched
- Establish Prioritiesunmatched
- Facilities Managementunmatched
- Financeunmatched
- General Handypersonunmatched
- Geometryunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administrationunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Maintenance Servicesunmatched
- Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Production Machiningunmatched
- Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Reliability Engineeringunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Safety Processunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Staff Developmentunmatched
- Technical Leadershipunmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Weldingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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