2nd Shift Machine Maintenance Technician

Michigan Turkey Producers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Turkey Producers is seeking a 2nd Shift Machine Maintenance Technician to ensure equipment functionality through hands-on maintenance tasks. The role includes performing preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and significant experience in machine repair within a food manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Accredited Certification in Machine repair required.
• 5 years of experience in machine repair preferred.
• Electrical troubleshooting with PLC and VFD experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on plant equipment.
• Respond to line calls and manage parts usage and ordering.
• Participate in HAZMAT operations as required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

TIG welding

Good verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Journeyman or Accredited Certification in Machine repair

5 years’ experience in machine repair

Job description

2nd Shift Machine Maintenance Technician

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Michigan Turkey Producers provided pay range

This range is provided by Michigan Turkey Producers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$27.00/hr - $32.00/hr

Essential Functions Of Role

This is “hands on” non-production operation role.

• Meeting USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and Company standards, and under the supervision of the Maintenance and Refrigeration Manager, the functions of this role are to be responsible for setting example for other technicians through training and coaching.
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds and projects on all plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner.
• Respond to line calls in a professional, safe, and timely manner. (Down equipment takes priority over all other responsibilities)
• Track parts usage and order replacement parts as needed within specified budget.
• Manage contracted projects from start to finish.
• Assist Refrigeration Specialists as required.
• Participation in HAZMAT.
  
  

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Accredited Certification in Machine repair or 5 years’ experience in machine repair.
• Electrical troubleshooting with PLC and VFD experience.
• TIG welding stainless steel to “food grade” standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required for job role.
• Protective Eye Wear
• Ear Plugs
• Hard Hat
• Hair Net
• Protective Coat (clothing protector)
• Impervious Boots
  
  

Key Measurable Results:

• Mechanical Uptime
• Departmental Budget
• Safety Performance
• Self-Improvement
• Development of Other Departmental Employees
  
  

Physical Qualifications

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
• Must be able to twist, bend, reach, and sit for 8 hours or the duration of the shift, in a wet cold environment.
• Must be able to get underneath or mount equipment ranging from below grade (below floor level) up to 17 feet and in a confined space of 2’x 2’or larger to perform repairs and inspections (i.e., Stunner, IO Bird washer, elevated drives, Rotomatic, Schmidt Tumbler, etc.).
• Must be able to reach heights of 17’ to repair & / or inspect equipment.
• Must be able to physically perform continuous equipment repairs in a wet slippery environment for up to 10-12 hours per day.
• Must be able to physically perform equipment repairs in a slippery/uneven environment which includes but is not limited to slopped flooring, pitched flooring, steps throughout work areas, etc.
• Must be able to lift, tighten (“torque”) equipment up to approximately 70 pounds.
• Must be able to safely & efficiently make machine repairs in a seriously demanding, challenging, fast-paced, high pressure and tense atmosphere.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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