Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Ferndale, MI · Full-time · On-site Compensation: $60,000–$90,000 per year + 0.00001%–0.0001% equity. About Nox Metals. We’re a technology company supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to American manufacturers. We use software and automation to move metal faster and build a more reliable supply chain. The role. We’re hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to keep our Ferndale facility’s equipment safe, reliable, and ready for production. You will own hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment setup, and the organization of our maintenance operation. This role requires at least 8 years of maintenance experience and practical experience with electrical systems, PLCs, servos, motors, industrial saws, and equipment rigging and setup. You will: Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, including industrial saws, motors, servo systems, and associated electrical and mechanical components. Perform electrical maintenance and repair, diagnose circuits and controls, and read electrical schematics and equipment documentation. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, identify control and I/O faults, and make and document appropriate program or configuration changes. Rig, move, position, level, align, and set up machinery using appropriate equipment and safe lifting practices. Plan and complete preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and resolve recurring problems at their source. Use spreadsheets to forecast maintenance needs and parts demand, track work orders, repairs, downtime, and costs, and schedule preventive maintenance and equipment work. Maintain an organized spare-parts inventory, track usage and reorder needs, and manage maintenance consumables so critical supplies are available when needed. Keep tools, parts storage, equipment, and work areas exceptionally clean, labeled, organized, and ready for use. Coordinate maintenance windows with production and document repairs, inspections, settings, and follow-up work clearly. Follow lockout/tagout procedures and safe electrical and rigging practices, and verify equipment is safe before returning it to service. Required qualifications: 8+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Demonstrated ability to perform electrical work and troubleshoot PLCs, servo systems, motors, and industrial saws. Hands-on experience with machinery rigging, installation, and setup. Ability to build and maintain spreadsheets for forecasting, tracking, and scheduling maintenance work. Experience maintaining spare-parts inventory and managing consumables. Exceptional organization and cleanliness, with consistent attention to tools, parts, documentation, and housekeeping. Ability to diagnose problems independently, prioritize work, and communicate clearly with production and engineering teams. Available to work full time, on site at our Ferndale, Michigan facility. Location: This opening is based exclusively in Ferndale, MI. Nox Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skills and qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status.