Maintenance Technician - Plastic Injection Molding - 3rd shift in GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan at Kendrick Plastics

About Company:

About Kendrick Plastics
Kendrick Plastics is a Tier 1.5 automotive supplier — built to move fast, think smart, and deliver results. We sit at the sweet spot between large Tier 1s and traditional Tier 2s, giving customers the best of both worlds: full-service capabilities with small-company speed and attention. Our products are on some of the best-selling vehicles in North America, and our team brings decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

We’re built differently — faster, leaner, and designed to win. If you’re the kind of person who takes ownership, solves problems with urgency, and wants to see the impact of your work every day, you’ll thrive here. Kendrick is a place where people grow quickly, are trusted to lead, and work alongside others who care just as much as they do.

About the Role:

The Maintenance Technician for the Plastic Injection Molding 3rd shift plays a critical role in ensuring the continuous and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment during overnight hours. This position focuses on the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plastic injection molding machines and related production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance or repair of plastic injection molding equipment or similar manufacturing machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts (3rd shift) and required overtime.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical malfunctions and execute timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and engineers to identify and resolve equipment issues and improve machine reliability.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on plastic injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment during the 3rd shift.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, report equipment status, and recommend improvements to maintenance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies while working independently during overnight shifts.