Equipment Maintenance Technician Jobs in Michigan
Equipment Maintenance Technician jobs in Michigan are among the most active in the Midwest, concentrated in automotive manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and industrial automation across a wide seniority range from entry-level to lead technician. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are the top hiring metros, with major employers like General Motors, Stellantis, and Kellogg's maintaining large maintenance workforces across the state. The most in-demand specialties are PLC programming, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and predictive maintenance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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A Taste of Who We Are:
Our Core Values
The Experience You’ll Create:
The Equipment Repair & Maintenance Technician will be responsible for transport, installation (if applicable), and maintaining equipment, replacement parts, tools, and micro market and office coffee equipment in an organized and structured manner. The Field Service Technician is responsible for in field rebuilding of vending, micro market, and office coffee equipment.
Tool Allowance provided $100/year. Ability to bring company vehicle home.
- Responsible for repairing and installing vending, office coffee, and micro market equipment to promote continuous operation of the machines.
- Transports equipment, installs replacement parts, and performs repairs using tools and other vending equipment at various accounts/locations throughout the region using a company vehicle.
- Troubleshoot to restore malfunctioning machine to working order in the field.
- May include swapping failed equipment, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and minor adjusting of the malfunctioning component of the machine.
- Communicate professionally with dispatchers and clients.
- Will run electrical wire and plumbing tubes as needed.
- Responds promptly to customer needs/requests with the goal of ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Supports a service-oriented environment that leads others to improve their service actions.
- Maintains positive and enthusiastic attitude with co-workers and customers.
- Follows through with action when a customer makes a special request or asks questions.
- Continuously seeks to exceed customer expectations and anticipates their needs ahead of time.
- Additional projects and assignments as needed.
Ingredients for Thriving:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience repairing vending, coffee, or small machines.
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, or electronics
- Valid, clean Chauffeur’s license
- Ability to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
- Ability to lift 75–100 pounds.
- Perform physical tasks such as standing, climbing, crouching, bending, kneeling, and twisting.
- Comfortable working and driving in various environments and weather conditions.
Savor the Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:
- Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
- Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
- $100/year tool allowance
- Ability to bring company vehicle home
- Quarterly bonus
- Additional Perks
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About Continental Services
Description
A Taste of Who We Are:
Our Core Values
The Experience You’ll Create:
The Equipment Repair & Maintenance Technician will be responsible for transport, installation (if applicable), and maintaining equipment, replacement parts, tools, and micro market and office coffee equipment in an organized and structured manner. The Field Service Technician is responsible for in field rebuilding of vending, micro market, and office coffee equipment.
Tool Allowance provided $100/year. Ability to bring company vehicle home.
- Responsible for repairing and installing vending, office coffee, and micro market equipment to promote continuous operation of the machines.
- Transports equipment, installs replacement parts, and performs repairs using tools and other vending equipment at various accounts/locations throughout the region using a company vehicle.
- Troubleshoot to restore malfunctioning machine to working order in the field.
- May include swapping failed equipment, cleaning, preventative maintenance, and minor adjusting of the malfunctioning component of the machine.
- Communicate professionally with dispatchers and clients.
- Will run electrical wire and plumbing tubes as needed.
- Responds promptly to customer needs/requests with the goal of ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Supports a service-oriented environment that leads others to improve their service actions.
- Maintains positive and enthusiastic attitude with co-workers and customers.
- Follows through with action when a customer makes a special request or asks questions.
- Continuously seeks to exceed customer expectations and anticipates their needs ahead of time.
- Additional projects and assignments as needed.
Ingredients for Thriving:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience repairing vending, coffee, or small machines.
- Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, or electronics
- Valid, clean Chauffeur’s license
- Ability to pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical
- Ability to lift 75–100 pounds.
- Perform physical tasks such as standing, climbing, crouching, bending, kneeling, and twisting.
- Comfortable working and driving in various environments and weather conditions.
Savor the Benefits:
We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:
- Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
- Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness Programs
- $100/year tool allowance
- Ability to bring company vehicle home
- Quarterly bonus
- Additional Perks
#LI-KC1 #IND103 #ZRCS
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment maintenance technician jobs across Michigan.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in a related field
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment
- Ability to read technical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals accurately
- Familiarity with PLC systems and automated manufacturing or processing equipment
- Comfort working rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and on-call coverage
- Adherence to OSHA safety standards and facility lockout/tagout procedures
Equipment Maintenance Technician Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a equipment maintenance technician in Michigan?
Most equipment maintenance technician roles in Michigan are filled through a combination of a high school diploma or GED and completion of a vocational or associate degree program in industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, or a related field. Michigan does not require a state-issued license for general equipment maintenance work, but employers strongly value credentials from programs at institutions like Macomb Community College or Ferris State University, along with certifications such as NIMS or OSHA safety training.
Which companies hire equipment maintenance technicians in Michigan?
Employers hiring equipment maintenance technicians in Michigan right now include Tesla, Billerud, and Champion Foods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Michigan's deep automotive and food processing industries mean large manufacturers and their facility contractors are consistently among the most active hirers in the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most equipment maintenance technician jobs?
Livonia, Warren, and Holland have the most equipment maintenance technician openings in Michigan. Detroit leads because of its concentration of automotive assembly plants and Tier 1 supplier facilities, while Grand Rapids draws strong demand from food manufacturing and healthcare equipment operations, and Lansing's presence of automotive and state government facilities sustains steady hiring in surrounding suburbs.
Are there remote equipment maintenance technician jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Equipment maintenance technician work is fundamentally hands-on and tied to physical machinery, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 0% of equipment maintenance technician openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve remote monitoring, diagnostic analysis, or technical support coordination rather than direct floor-level repairs.
How can I get hired as a equipment maintenance technician in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a one- or two-year industrial maintenance or electromechanical technology program at a Michigan community college such as Macomb, Washtenaw, or Grand Rapids Community College, then applying directly to apprenticeship or maintenance helper roles at automotive suppliers or food manufacturers. Large Michigan employers like automotive Tier 1 suppliers often hire maintenance trainees and develop them through structured on-the-job programs. A documented OSHA-10 certification and demonstrated familiarity with basic hand tools give candidates a measurable edge over other applicants.
Where can I find and apply to equipment maintenance technician jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to equipment maintenance technician jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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