Maintenance Tech I — Food Manufacturing, Weekly Pay

Meijer Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is looking for a maintenance specialist to support production and engineering teams in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will develop and document weekly preventive maintenance, inspect equipment daily, and troubleshoot complex issues to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on experience, knowledge of SQF/GMPs/LOTO, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree or certification in technical or related field 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 maintenance of stainless steel equipment for food-grade applications.

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

Preventative maintenance

Safety standards

Lean manufacturing

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical systems

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates degree or certification in technical field

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading blueprints

Electrical test equipment

Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO)

Job description

Meijer is looking for a maintenance specialist to support production and engineering teams in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will develop and document weekly preventive maintenance, inspect equipment daily, and troubleshoot complex issues to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

The role requires 1–3 years of hands-on experience, knowledge of SQF/GMPs/LOTO, and the ability to read blueprints.