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Maintenance Helper

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

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As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Join H.B. Fuller as a Maintenance Helper

  • Location: Grand Rapids, MI

  • Schedule: 12-hr Night Shift (2-2-3 schedule), 6pm-6:30am

  • Pay: $27 per hour + $1.00 shift differential

  • Benefits: Comprehensive package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, PTO, paid holidays, and more. Eligibility may vary.

  • Career Development: Effective training, learning tools, and development programs to help you grow at every level of the organization.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Helper supports safe, reliable operation of facility equipment by assisting with mechanical and electrical maintenance activities. Reporting to the Facility Engineer, this role contributes to production continuity, equipment installations, and workplace safety. This position offers hands-on learning within a global manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assist with servicing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment

  • Support production changeovers to minimize downtime

  • Help assemble and install new or renovated equipment

  • Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas

  • Complete required maintenance and performance records accurately

  • Assist with parts inventory tracking and purchasing requests

  • Follow safety procedures and work instructions at all times

  • Adjust task priorities based on operational needs and team direction

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 0–3 years' experience in maintenance or related roles (internships/part-time accepted)

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

  • Authorized to work in the United States

  • Ability to work safely at heights up to 50 feet

Preferred Requirements

  • Vocational or technical training in HVAC, electrical, or maintenance related field

  • Experience with hands-on use of hand tools and basic repair tasks

  • Exposure to safety programs such as Lockout/Tagout

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $27/hr.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

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