Maintenance Tech Level 3

Meijer; Belleville (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 in Belleville, NJ is seeking a skilled technician to manage preventative maintenance and ensure timely work order completion for complex machinery. This role includes monitoring HVAC systems, performing repairs, and collaborating with maintenance leadership.

The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong skills in PLC programming, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including educational assistance and scheduling flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical component maintenance and repair practices.
• Ability to operate basic machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor complex heating/ventilation systems and ensure proper operation.
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on machinery.
• Suggest design improvements for equipment and systems.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

PLC programming

Mechanical repairs

Effective communication

GMP knowledge

Blueprint interpretation

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree or certification in a technical field

Mechatronics Certifications for Levels 1-7

Tools

Machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press)

MS Office

Job description

Responsible for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and timely work order completion for complex. Perform routine and emergency maintenance (major and minor) of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment, including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

What you'll be doing:

• Monitor complex heating/ventilation system and adjust controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action as needed.
• Work with the Maintenance Planner to maintain supplies through ordering and receiving chemicals, record usage and interaction with appropriate vendors.
• Maintain manufacturing and complex equipment by performing Preventative (PM), Predictive (PdM) and Corrective Maintenance to ensure maximum life expectancy of machinery.
• Notify appropriate leadership of unsafe, damaged work equipment and make recommendations regarding repair or replacement as needed.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May provide training and direction to other technicians and operators as needed.
• Partner with Maintenance Master/Manager to review production goals and schedules as well as maintenance requests to plant or modify maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Master/Manager.
• Practice 200% safety accountability in self and others.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree or certification in a technical field preferred.
• Mechatronics Certifications for Levels 1-7 completed.
• 5-7 years of hands‑on manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with standard mechanical and electrical component maintenance and repair practices; knowledge of and skill with preventative maintenance.
• Skilled and certified in various PLC programming languages.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non‑technical audience.
• Knowledge and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and Lean Manufacturing process.
• Ability to support and work with engineering on projects, equipment design, layout or re‑design.
• Working knowledge of standard mechanical component maintenance and repair practices.
• Familiar with office technology tools (i.e. MS Office).
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to operate basic machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press).
• Ability to work collaboratively with Meijer leadership.
• Understanding computer theory, programmable logic controls (PLC) and experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.