Lead Food Processing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform mid-level preventive maintenance and repairs on food processing equipment in Kentwood, MI.

You will work on conveyors, ovens, freezers, pumps, motors, and packaging assets, uphold GMPs and sanitation protocols, and document work in the CMMS.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, teamwork with production and sanitation, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Execute mid-level PMs and repairs on conveyors, ovens, freezers, pumps, motors, and packaging assets.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues independently.
• Lead or support equipment changeovers while meeting sanitation protocols and minimizing downtime.
• Calibrate sensors, scales, and automated systems to uphold product quality.
• Record work accurately in the CMMS; report trends, repeat faults, and risks.
• Train and mentor Maintenance Technician I colleagues.
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Comply with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and all safety requirements, including LOTO, confined space entry, and PPE.

Job description

Roskam Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to perform mid-level preventive maintenance and repairs on food processing equipment in Kentwood, MI.

You will work on conveyors, ovens, freezers, pumps, motors, and packaging assets, uphold GMPs and sanitation protocols, and document work in the CMMS.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, teamwork with production and sanitation, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement.