Food-Grade Maintenance Technician - Afternoon Shift

Kar Nut Products Co; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kar's Nuts is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Afternoon Shift (3p-11p) at our Madison Heights, MI facility. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production equipment to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment. Hourly starting at $26 with a $1 shift premium, Monday–Friday shift and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production equipment.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide timely resolutions to maintain production efficiency.
• Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout.
• Work with production and quality teams to ensure equipment compliance with SQF and OSHA.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory.
• Assist in equipment installation, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Adhere to FDA, SQF, OSHA, and GMP policies.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical maintenance cert

Job description

Kar's Nuts is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Afternoon Shift (3p-11p) at our Madison Heights, MI facility. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing production equipment to keep manufacturing running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, with 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing environment. Hourly starting at $26 with a $1 shift premium, Monday–Friday shift and overtime as needed.