Knape & Vogt is looking for a skilled Machine Repair (Maintenance) Technician to join our industry leading team on 1st shift! Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

1st shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

*Starting at $29/hr.

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company is a 125-year-old company based in Grand Rapids. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You?

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Uniforms, Boot Voucher and Safety Glasses Program
• Paid Apprenticeship Program
• Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What You Will Get To Do:

• Perform advanced repairs to mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot major mechanical and/or electrical problems
• Perform more advanced preventative maintenance to ensure building systems operate efficiently
• Perform advance maintenance on electrical systems
• Assist in the setup of ventilation, refrigeration, and other mechanical systems and conduct repairs when needed
• Fabricate and assist with die repairs for assembly machines
• Assist with design changes for machines
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• At least 2 years of experience as a machine repair technician in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with PLC
• A High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license
• Understanding of electrical, mechanical, air, hydraulic and other systems, knowledge of advance maintenance processes and methods, Advanced understanding of electrical, mechanical, air, hydraulic, and other systems, working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices and ability to read blueprints
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
• The ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively