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Maintenance Technician
Employment Type:
Contract to Perm
Job Number: 45750721
Pay Rate: $32.00 / hour
Job Description
Cardinal Staffing is seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support daily plant operations at our clients Romulus, MI facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on production machinery, equipment, and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation.
Shift: 2nd shift, training on days Pay: $28-30 BOE
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance (PMs) on production machines, tools, and facility systems.
- Maintain, install, and repair motors, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, PLC-controlled equipment, and foam-production machinery.
- Respond to machine breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
- Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and equipment diagrams.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, machine rebuilds, and process improvements.
- Document all maintenance activities and parts used in the CMMS system.
- Follow all MIOSHA and company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Support production teams with technical questions and equipment needs.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance work area.
- 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment (automotive/foam industry preferred).
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and fabrication is a plus.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
- Familiarity with PLCs, sensors, and automated equipment preferred.
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs, work on feet for extended periods, and safely use hand/power tools.
- Must be reliable, safety-focused, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred.
- Manufacturing environment with machinery, noise, and moving equipment.
- May require overtime, weekends, and on-call rotation depending on production needs.
- PPE required: safety glasses, steel-toed boots, gloves, hearing protection, and additional gear as needed.
At Cardinal Staffing, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).
We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle. Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:
Access to a wide range of job opportunities
Competitive pay
Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
Electronic weekly pay
Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support
Cardinal Staffing also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs. Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.
Notice Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment DecisionsIn accordance with state mandates, we are providing this notice to inform all applicants and employees that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at various stages of our employment processes. This may include recruitment, screening, hiring, promotion, or other employment‑related evaluations.AI tools may assist in reviewing application materials, assessing qualifications, or supporting decision‑making. These tools do not replace human judgment; rather, they are used to support consistent and efficient evaluation.
Our commitment to speed-to-hire means we work efficiently to get you placed in the right role, fast. If you're ready to take control of your career, explore exciting opportunities, and gain experience that lasts, then Cardinal Staffing is the place for you. Let’s get started today!
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