Automation Controls Technician - Food Manufacturing

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support multiple facilities with automated production equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on electrical controls and motors.

The role requires at least 1 year hands-on experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with Rockwell PLCs. The company offers competitive benefits and a path for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year of maintenance or technical experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Rockwell Automation preferred).

Responsibilities

• Basic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of manufacturing automation control systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance, facilities, and vendors to resolve production issues.
• Adhere to all company safety, PPE, GMP, and food safety regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with the layout, processes, products, and equipment of one or two facilities.
• Use the inventory system to locate controls spare parts.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisor.
• Document control system changes and problem resolutions.
• Arrive and depart according to scheduled work hours unless otherwise approved.
• Complete required compliance training annually.
• Complete preventative maintenance (PM) tasks as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification in Electrical Engineering Technology / Industrial Automation / Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Multimeters

Industrial control networks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks a Maintenance Technician to support multiple facilities with automated production equipment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on electrical controls and motors.

The role requires at least 1 year hands-on experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with Rockwell PLCs. The company offers competitive benefits and a path for growth.