First shift Maintenance Tech 3

Meijer Inc.; Bristol (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to manage preventative maintenance and operate in a multi-craft environment supporting cooling towers, boilers, and plant utilities. You will perform routine and emergency maintenance, monitor systems, and coordinate with the Maintenance Planner.

The role requires PLC and VFD knowledge, reading schematics, and able to work with engineering on projects. Strong communication and adherence to SQF, GMP, and LOTO are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree or certification in a technical field preferred.
• Mechatronics Certifications for Levels 1-7 completed.
• 5-7 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical maintenance; preventative maintenance experience.
• Skilled in PLC programming languages.
• Effective verbal and written communication for technical to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMPs, LOTO and Lean principles.
• Ability to support engineering on projects and equipment redesign.
• Reading blueprints/schematics and operating basic machining equipment.
• Proficient with MS Office and general office tools.
• Collaborative with Meijer leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on utilities in a multi-craft environment.
• Conduct routine chemical testing and adjust operational parameters for cooling systems.
• Monitor heating/ventilation and adjust controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and action as needed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planner on supplies and vendor interactions.
• Perform Preventative, Predictive and Corrective Maintenance to extend machinery life.
• Notify leadership of unsafe equipment and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May train and direct other technicians and operators as needed.
• Partner with Maintenance Master/Manager on production goals and maintenance scheduling.
• Perform other duties as requested; maintain 200% safety accountability.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree or technical certification

Mechatronics Certifications

Tools

MS Office

Blueprints & Schematics

Machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill)

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Responsible for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and timely work order completion for complex. Perform routine and emergency maintenance (major and minor) of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment, including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.

What You'll be Doing:

• Perform routine chemical testing, making necessary operational adjustments to maintain proper operating parameters for cooling tower and boiling water.
• Monitor complex heating/ventilation system and adjust controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action as needed.
• Works with the Maintenance Planner to maintain supplies through ordering and receiving chemicals, record usage and interaction with appropriate vendors.
• Maintain manufacturing and complex equipment by performing Preventative (PM), Predictive (PdM) and Corrective Maintenance to ensure maximum life expectancy of machinery.
• Notify appropriate leadership of unsafe, damaged work equipment and make recommendations regarding repair or replacement as needed.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May provide training and direction to other technicians and operators as needed.
• Partners with Maintenance Master/Manager to review production goals and schedules as well as maintenance requests to plant or modify maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Master/Manager.
• Practices 200% safety accountability in self and others.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree or certification in a technical field preferred.
• Mechatronics Certifications for Levels 1-7 completed.
• 5-7 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with standard mechanical and electrical component maintenance and repair practices; knowledge of and skill with preventative maintenance.
• Skilled and certified in various PLC programming languages.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Knowledge and experience with Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and Lean Manufacturing process.
• Ability to support and work with engineering on projects, equipment design, layout or re-design.
• Working knowledge of standard mechanical component maintenance and repair practices.
• Familiar with office technology tools (i.e. MS Office).
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to operate basic machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press).
• Ability to work collaboratively with Meijer leadership.
• Understanding computer theory, programmable logic controls (PLC) and experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).