Cascade Engineering is a Family of Companies that invests in our triple bottom line philosophy - People, Planet and Profit. We have been in business for 50 years in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We manufacture injection molded/plastic products for automotive, office furniture, polymer compounding, waste and recycling industries. We focus on driving organizational excellence through a people centered leadership culture based on the principles of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Are you looking for a positive and encouraging environment? Are you seeking a position where you are included, recognized and celebrated? You belong here! Are you excited for what is ahead? We are too.

Scope of Responsibility

Cascade Engineering has an opening for a Maintenance Technician A. This role is responsible for supporting production needs, diagnosing, repairing complex equipment, trouble shooting of hydraulics and malfunctions, repairs and conducting all aspects of preventative maintenance. This position is in-plant working with the heavy repair-team at the Buursma Plant where we produce carts for waste and recycling! The injection molding machines range from 1500-4500 tons! The majority of the time will be spent troubleshooting presses, doing preventative maintenance and participating in long-term projects. This position is ideal for an individual with 2-5 years of maintenance experience who is eager to learn and advance in the trade. 

Shift: 11p - 7:10pm Sunday – Thursday with some weekends for overtime

Location: Buursma Plant (4950 37^th St., Grand Rapids, MI 49512) 

Target Pay: $23 - $34.94 / hour

Responsibilities

Day to day – Maintenance of injection molding machines, programs PC-based molding and secondary equipment, and control systems. Troubleshoots molding, robots, secondary equipment, diagnoses and solves machine malfunctions. Computer system upkeep

Preventative Maintenance - Repairs electric, hydraulic and pneumatic machine malfunctions, perform preventative maintenance procedures, observes and corrects irregular machine conditions, builds and designs secondary equipment as required. Fabricate and weld assemblies for production equipment and be responsible for the repair and maintenance of water cooling systems

Project Work - Installs and upgrades machines and equipment. Participate in development and use of TPM system. Train technicians and Maintenance A personnel to perform basic maintenance operations and Completion of projects as assigned. Maintain machine and work area cleanliness, compliance with all safety policies, regulations and laws and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Maintenance A

• High school diploma/GED or Equivalency
• 2-5 years of industrial maintenance experience
• CE core competencies at the "Front-line Leaders" level
• Basic writing and math skills
• Lockout/tag out compliance
• The ability to perform heavy lifting (of  up to 100 pounds) and moving
• Valid driver’s license /meets Cascades driving policy requirements
• Basic computer skills
• Preventative maintenance

Preferred Education, Experience and Core Competency Requirements

• Basic injection molding process and equipment knowledge
• Can perform basic robot operations
• Rigging/overhead crane (40-90 ton)

At Cascade Engineering, we welcome and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering an authentic workplace where everyone belongs and thrives, and we look forward to welcoming candidates who are enthusiastic about contributing to our community.  If you are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply.  We recognize that women and people of color are often underrepresented in manufacturing and want to see this change. When making hiring decisions, we believe in considering the whole person and the life experiences they bring to our teams. Our diversity drives our innovation and has been integral to our success. 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Starting on Day 1
• Life Insurance (Company Paid and Supplemental)
• 401K with match – Starting on Day 1
• Flex Spending
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long Term Disability (Company Paid)

Perks

• Weekly Pay
• Childcare Assistance (Tri-Share)
• Flexible Hours & Scheduling
• Attendance Recognition Program
• Voucher programs for Safety Shoes and Prescription Safety Glasses
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Referral & Retention Bonus Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Uniforms / T-shirts
• Employee Resource Groups
• Smoking Cessation Products and Programs