3rd Shift Maintenance Tech - Food Plant Reliability

Michael Foods, Inc.; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lansing, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician L1 to provide maintenance and reliability services on site.

This 3rd shift role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, installations, and process improvements, partnering with plant teams to improve asset health and reliability. Candidates must be self-starters, comply with safety rules, and support food safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Ability to read and decipher mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&ID diagrams is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Prior SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate with reliability and maintenance team to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Learn and execute Precision Maintenance techniques ensuring procedures and tolerances are met.
• Perform technical troubleshooting with experienced maintenance personnel.
• Participate in maintenance training for maintenance personnel.
• Follow reliability procedures for critical spares and parts.
• Assist with implementing quality commissioning for rebuilt or new equipment.
• Support maintenance craftsmen during precision maintenance tasks.
• Utilize CMMS to manage reliability reporting and decision making.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records as required.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and continuous asset reliability improvement.
• Promote Michael Foods culture, values, and safety as a core value.

Skills

Reading drawings/schematics

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or technical certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Lansing, IL, is seeking a Maintenance Technician L1 to provide maintenance and reliability services on site.

This 3rd shift role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, installations, and process improvements, partnering with plant teams to improve asset health and reliability. Candidates must be self-starters, comply with safety rules, and support food safety and quality policies.