Controls Technician: Automation & Electrical Troubleshooting

Roskam-Foods-1; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Kentwood, MI facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot automation control systems, and collaborate with maintenance, facilities and vendors to resolve production issues.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical control systems, PLCs (Rockwell preferred), and tools such as multimeters. You will ensure safety compliance, documentation, and timely completion of PM tasks in a fast-paced food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of maintenance or technical experience troubleshooting, maintaining, or building electrical control systems in automated production equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Rockwell Automation products preferred).
• Preferred: Associate degree or certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.

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

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Rockwell Automation PLCs

VFDs and servos

Industrial networks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roskam Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Kentwood, MI facility. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot automation control systems, and collaborate with maintenance, facilities and vendors to resolve production issues.

The role requires hands-on experience with electrical control systems, PLCs (Rockwell preferred), and tools such as multimeters. You will ensure safety compliance, documentation, and timely completion of PM tasks in a fast-paced food