Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Grand Traverse Plastics Corp Maintenance Technician in Williamsburg, Michigan

We are looking for a thorough Maintenance Technician to undertake the responsibility to preserve the good condition and functionality of machinery and premises. You will perform maintenance tasks of great variety such as preventive maintenance work orders, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic troubleshooting and repair as well as facility maintenance and repair. A Maintenance Technician is a thorough professional with a practical mind and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously and responsibly by observing all health and safety guidelines. The goal is to maintain the machinery, buildings and common areas in the best possible condition in order to create and maintain a safe and productive work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
  • Perform maintenance of electrical systems
  • Perform basic maintenance functions through a preventative maintenance system such as filter changing and replacement, oil changes, cleaning and greasing of equipment, ETC.
  • Assist in the setup of new machinery and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary
  • Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
  • Perform manual repairs on all machinery and facilities when necessary
  • Conduct general upkeep procedures and other tasks as assigned (painting, carpentry, light plumbing, ETC,)

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ability to multitask
  • Cross training among plants and facilities
  • May be certified in hi-lo, over head crane, and/or scissor lift operation

Qualifications, Experience, and Specific Skills Required:

*Education/Experience: *High School or equivalent preferred.

Specific Skills:

  • Proven experience as maintenance technician
  • Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
  • Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
  • Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices
  • Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
  • A willingness to work overtime if needed
  • Schematic reading is a plus
  • Understands the principles of lean and 5S as it pertains to manufacturing
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