First shift Maintenance Tech 3

Meijer Inc.; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance professional to lead preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across complex utility systems in a multi-craft environment at our Indiana facility.

You will perform routine testing, monitor HVAC and cooling systems, and coordinate with planners to ensure timely maintenance. Strong PLC, mechanical, and electrical repair skills are essential, along with GMP/LOTO compliance and safety accountability.

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.
• Reading blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to operate basic machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press).
• Understanding computer theory, programmable logic controls (PLC) and experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical testing, monitoring cooling towers and adjusting controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action as needed.
• Maintain equipment through PM, PdM and CM to maximize life expectancy.
• 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.
• Review production goals with Maintenance Master/Manager and align maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Master/Manager.
• Adhere to 200% safety accountability in self and peers.

Skills

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Preventive maintenance

VFDs

GMP/LOTO

Blueprints

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree or certification in a technical field

Tools

MS Office

Machining equipment operation

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 RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease 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).