Electronic Technician (Night Shift, $43.50 Starting Hourly Pay)

Schreiber Foods; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% 401(k) matchESOP (see details)

Benefits from day one

Night shift premium

Weekend premium

PTO / paid time off

Employee stock ownership plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Schreiber Foods is seeking a full-time night-shift Maintenance & Repair Technician to support electrical maintenance in our Grand Rapids dairy facility. The role requires interpreting blueprints, leading preventive maintenance for electrical systems, and maintaining automation with PLCs, HMI, and batch systems.

Rotating 9:00 pm – 5:30 am schedule with pay starts at $43.50 per hour and premiums for night and weekend work. Benefits start on day one, including an 8% company 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of formal technical training required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, manufacturers’ specs and instructions.
• Support preventive maintenance for electrical systems and facilities.
• Maintain automation infrastructure including PLCs, Batch & HMI systems.
• Manage changes to validated systems through change management.
• Oversee new automation and controls implementations.
• Diagnose electrical problems in equipment and facility.
• Prepare reports on work progress and trends.
• Meet deadlines and project budgets.
• Coordinate with maintenance and production on scheduling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years technical training

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

RSLogix 5000/ RSLogix 500

FactoryTalk SE

FactoryTalk Batch

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Category:

Manufacturing & Operations

Job Family:

Repair & Maintenance

Work Shift:

3 (United States of America)

Job Description:

This is a fulltime night shift position working on a consistent 9:00 pm - 5:30 am rotating schedule.

• Pay Starts at $43.50 an hour
• $3 Night Shift and $1 weekend premium
• All benefits start day 1 of employment
• 8% company 401k match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficiently interpret blueprints, manufacturers’ specifications and written/verbal instructions.

• Assist in the establishment and on-time execution of preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities.

• Maintain automation infrastructure including, but not limited to, PLC’s, Batch, & HMI’s.

• Manage projects and changes to validated systems through change management system.

• Oversee the implementation of new automation and controls.

• Diagnose and resolve electrical problems of equipment or throughout the facility.

• Prepare reports and analyses indicating work progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

• Meet all deadline and project requirements including budget.

• Communicate effectively with maintenance and production to properly schedule tasks that need to be completed.

• Ensure the highest quality standards off all work performed ensure all products shipped to the customer are in-spec.

• Handle all equipment safely at all times.

• Assist with management of commissioning, IQ (installation qualification),OQ (operation qualification), PQ (performance qualification) of major capital projects.

• Conduct internal audits as assigned.

• Provide support to investigations of process-related issues (deviations, spoilage, incorrect batching, etc.).

• Assist with production-related issues as they pertain to automation after hours (on-call).

• Manage and provide security for production-related databases.

• Assist with continuous improvement endeavors through execution of strategic plan.

• Comply with all safety programs (LOTO, permitting, PPE, etc.) 100% of the time.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.

• Safety Protocol

• Stop any observed unsafe acts, and obey facility safety rules and procedures.

• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.

• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum two (2) years of formal technical training required.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of journeyman’s experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment and fixtures from blueprints, schematics and sketches.

• Experience/knowledge in the principles of electricity and electrical design required.

• Work experience in manufacturing plant required.

• Experience in a food &/or fluid dairy manufacturing environment preferred.

• Strong programming experience with Rockwell Software including but not limited to RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, and FactoryTalk SE required.

• Experience with FactoryTalk Batch preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• State electrician licensure Journeyman or above required.

• Electrical lift certification as appropriate.

Skills Required:

• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.

• Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.

• Seek out and participate in appropriate training and professional development.

• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.

• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.

• Follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems and comprehend most complex concepts.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Eligible partners will receive:

Eligible partners will receive:

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• **Personal Time Off (PTO)**starting on day one.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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