Maintenance Technician

Talent Strategy; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food processing is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Grand Rapids. The role requires expertise in repairing and maintaining food processing equipment, with responsibilities including troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. Candidates should have significant experience in electrical and mechanical repairs, alongside strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits include health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• 5 years of electrical & general maintenance experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints is essential.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain all machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in keeping the maintenance shop & parts store organized.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Maintenance

Mechanical Repair

Organizational Skills

Communication

Decision-making

Job description

Shift : 1st; Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm (On-call weekend availability)

Pay : $26-30 / hr. (Based on candidate experience)

Job Overview :

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining food processing equipment to optimize uptimes and utilization.Qualified candidates will have strong background in troubleshooting and repairing food manufacturing equipment. This individual will work with mechanical, electrical repair, and general maintenance throughout the plant.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Repair and maintain / improve all machinery and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic / pneumatic troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Communicate with production and QA teams regarding machine repairs and re-cleaning needs.
• Assist in keeping the maintenance shop & parts store clean and organized.
• Work with manager to maintain the company building and grounds.
• Equipment improvement / modification projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of electrical & general maintenance experience. (Required)
• 5 years of blueprint reading & hydraulic repair experience. (Preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic / pneumatic blueprints.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; Physically able to perform duties of the job.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Willing to work in a team environment.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule & be on-call for emergency repairs.

Benefits :

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching

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