Maintenance Tech Level 3

Meijer Inc.; Van Buren Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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. in Michigan is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform PM, PdM and corrective maintenance on complex utilities systems in a multi-craft environment including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.

You will monitor heating/ventilation, provide 24/7 automated process monitoring, work with the Maintenance Planner on supplies, and ensure safe, efficient operation. Strong reading of blueprints and the ability to train others are required.

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 GMPs, 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 MS Office and reading blueprints.
• Able to operate basic machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press).
• Ability to work collaboratively with Meijer leadership.
• Understanding PLCs and VFDs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor complex heating/ventilation system and adjust controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action as needed.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planner to manage supplies and vendor interactions.
• Perform Preventative, Predictive and Corrective Maintenance to maximize machinery life.
• Notify leadership of unsafe equipment and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May train and direct other technicians and operators.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Master/Manager on production goals and maintenance requests.
• Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Master/Manager.
• Maintain 200% safety accountability in self and others.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

PLC programming

Electrical & mechanical repair

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

GMP/LOTO knowledge

Education

Associates degree or certification in a technical field

Mechatronics Certification levels 1-7

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

VFDs

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

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

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.

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.
• Works 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.
• Partners 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.
• Practices 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).
  

We opened our doors more than 85 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi‑billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 240 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

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.