First-Shift Maintenance Tech: PLC & PdM Expert

Meijer Inc.; Shipshewana (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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. in Indiana is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to lead preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance across multi-craft utilities, including PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical systems and equipment repair.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize reliability, perform routine testing, monitor safety practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a food manufacturing environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical testing and adjust controls for cooling tower operation.
• Monitor heating/ventilation systems and adjust controls for optimal operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action.
• Work with Maintenance Planner to manage chemicals, ordering, and record usage.
• Maintain equipment through Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance to maximize life.
• Notify leadership of unsafe equipment and recommend repair or replacement.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May train and direct other technicians and operators.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Master/Manager on production goals and maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Master/Manager.
• Maintain 200% safety accountability in self and others.

Skills

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree / technical cert

Mechatronics certification

5-7 years maintenance experience

PLC programming

Communication skills

SQF, GMPs, LOTO, Lean

Engineering collaboration

MS Office

Blueprints & schematics

Machining equipment

Leadership collaboration

PLC & VFDs

Education

Associates degree / technical field certification

Mechatronics Certifications Levels 1-7

Tools

MS Office

Machining tools

Job description

Meijer Inc. in Indiana is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to lead preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance across multi-craft utilities, including PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical systems and equipment repair.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize reliability, perform routine testing, monitor safety practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a food manufacturing environment.