Maintenance Tech Level 3: PLC/PdM (Flexible Scheduling)

Meijer Inc.; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in East Lansing, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventative maintenance and timely work order completion for complex utilities systems in a multi-craft environment, including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.

You will perform routine and emergency maintenance, monitor HVAC and process controls, coordinate with Maintenance Planner, read blueprints, and support engineering on projects while following SQF, GMPs and LOTO guidelines.

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, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.
• 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 Safe Quality Foods (SQF), 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical testing, making necessary operational adjustments to maintain proper operating parameters for cooling tower and boiling water.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Electrical & mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

Reading blueprints/schematics

Verbal and written communication

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree or technical certification

Mechatronics Certifications (Levels 1-7)

Tools

MS Office

Machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press)

VFDs knowledge

Job description

Meijer Inc. in East Lansing, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for preventative maintenance and timely work order completion for complex utilities systems in a multi-craft environment, including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.

You will perform routine and emergency maintenance, monitor HVAC and process controls, coordinate with Maintenance Planner, read blueprints, and support engineering on projects while following SQF, GMPs and LOTO guidelines.