Hands-On Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician

Michigan Turkey Producers Co-op; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Turkey Producers Co-op in Wyoming, MI is seeking an Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician in the Maintenance Department. This is a hands-on, non-production role focused on keeping plant equipment safe, dependable, and compliant with USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards.

The ideal candidate has a journeyman certificate or equivalent, plus five years of repair experience, PLC/VFD troubleshooting, food-grade TIG welding, and solid communication skills; you will mentor others and

Qualifications

• Journeyman or accredited certification in machine repair.
• 5 years of hands-on machine repair experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting with PLC and VFD experience.
• TIG welding stainless steel to food-grade standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner.
• Respond to line calls in a professional, safe, and timely manner. (Down equipment takes priority over all other responsibilities)
• Track parts usage and order replacement parts as needed within specified budget.
• Manage contracted projects from start to finish.
• Assist Refrigeration Specialists as required.
• Participation in HAZMAT.

Skills

5 years experience in machine repair

Electrical troubleshooting with PLC &V

Education

Journeyman or Accredited Certification in Machine Repair

Job description

Michigan Turkey Producers Co-op in Wyoming, MI is seeking an Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician in the Maintenance Department. This is a hands-on, non-production role focused on keeping plant equipment safe, dependable, and compliant with USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards.

The ideal candidate has a journeyman certificate or equivalent, plus five years of repair experience, PLC/VFD troubleshooting, food-grade TIG welding, and solid communication skills; you will mentor others and