Machining, Utility & Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Machining, Utility & Maintenance Technician

Location: Canton, Michigan
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Machining, Utility & Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations in Canton, Michigan. In this hands-on role, you will perform a variety of machining, maintenance, utility, and production support functions to ensure equipment, tooling, machinery, and facility systems operate safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate manual machining equipment including lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, grinders, and related shop equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications, and work instructions.
• Fabricate, modify, repair, and install machine components, fixtures, tooling, guards, and production support equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facility systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic components.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Assist with equipment installations, machine moves, changeovers, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use precision measuring instruments to inspect parts and verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintain maintenance records, parts inventory, and work order documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, machining, manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and common machine shop equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems; basic electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Technical degree, vocational training, certification, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly use manual dexterity to assemble, position, and manipulate parts accurately.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Must be able to lift up to 44 pounds as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Stable, family-owned company with over 50 years of success
• Consistent daytime schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Collaborative and values-driven work environment
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Join a Company Built on Values and Innovation

For more than 50 years, we have been developing, manufacturing, and marketing components for the hydraulic industry. Our core values of honesty, sincerity, respect, and trust are at the heart of everything we do. These principles guide our relationships with employees, customers, and business partners and have been the foundation of our long-term success as a globally active, family-owned company. We are a trusted provider of solutions that help our customers feed, move, and power the world.

STAUFF Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce committed to safety, operational excellence, and customer success.

About STAUFF

STAUFF is a global leader in hydraulic system components and solutions, specializing in pipe, tube, and hose clamping systems, hydraulic connectors, quick release couplings, filtration technology, valves, and related accessories. Headquartered in Werdohl, Germany, STAUFF is a privately held manufacturing company recognized as one of Germany's renowned "Hidden Champions" for its innovation, quality, and industry leadership.

With manufacturing facilities, sales subsidiaries, and distribution partners around the world, STAUFF serves customers across a wide range of industries, ensuring that world-class products, expertise, and service are never far away.

At STAUFF, our success is built on the strength of our people and the relationships we cultivate. We are committed to conducting business with integrity, accountability, respect, and professionalism in every interaction with our employees, customers, distributors, suppliers, and communities. Our culture fosters collaboration, continuous learning, and personal growth, creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact.

We seek individuals who are passionate about what they do, embrace challenges, think creatively, and take pride in delivering exceptional results. If you are a resourceful problem-solver, an inquisitive thinker, and a dedicated professional looking to grow your career with a respected global manufacturer, we invite you to join the STAUFF team.

Together, we help move, power, and build the world through innovative hydraulic solutions.