Maintenance Tech I - Food Manufacturing & Growth

Meijer Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; 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. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to improve, maintain, and repair equipment used in manufacturing, production and packaging, ensuring maximum efficiency.

You will troubleshoot complex issues and support proactive continuous improvement efforts across production areas. The role involves performing weekly preventive maintenance, daily inspections, and collaborating with maintenance and production managers to identify root causes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical certification preferred.
• 1–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMPs, LOTO and Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge and skill of MIG, TIG welding and fabrication for food-grade equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support production, quality, safety and engineering in projects by providing resource support.
• Develop, perform and document weekly preventative maintenance procedures.
• Perform daily inspections, making necessary adjustments to assure all manufacturing and related equipment is in proper working condition.
• Detect, resolve, document and report complex equipment issues.
• Partner with Maintenance Master and Production Managers to determine root cause for troubleshooting systems and processes.
• May provide training and direction to production leads or operators.
• Practices 200% safety accountability (self and others).
• Perform other duties as required under immediate supervision.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

SQF/GMP/LOTO/Lean

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certification

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication skills

Lock Out/Tag Out procedures

Job description

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to improve, maintain, and repair equipment used in manufacturing, production and packaging, ensuring maximum efficiency.

You will troubleshoot complex issues and support proactive continuous improvement efforts across production areas. The role involves performing weekly preventive maintenance, daily inspections, and collaborating with maintenance and production managers to identify root causes.