Maintenance Technician

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Michigan seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on various production equipment. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems with minimal supervision while ensuring compliance with food safety protocols. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment readiness, training team members, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive compensation package includes health benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate with teams.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and safety regulations.
• Calibrate and adjust sensors, scales, and automated systems to maintain product quality.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS and report recurring issues or potential failures.
• Assist in training and mentoring Maintenance Technician I team members.
• Assist with parts room to maintain key equipment spare parts inventory.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and safety protocols including LOTO, confined space entry, and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment with minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support compliance with safety protocols and quality standards.
• Assist production and sanitation with customer complaint issues.
• Assist parts room personnel to maintain key equipment spare parts inventory.
• Maintain working relationship with production and sanitation teams.
• Ensure readiness for third-party or customer inspections.

Skills

Intermediate-level maintenance skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Knowledge of food safety protocols

Education

Relevant trade certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Basic hand tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Position Description and Purpose

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world‑renowned food brands, retailers, and food‑service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf‑stable products. We are a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose‑driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform intermediate‑level preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment, including conveyors, ovens, freezers, pumps, motors, and packaging systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems with minimal supervision.
• Support and lead equipment changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and compliance with sanitation protocols.
• Calibrate and adjust sensors, scales, and automated systems to maintain product quality.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS and report recurring issues or potential failures.
• Assist in training and mentoring Maintenance Technician I team members.
• Assist with parts room to maintain key equipment spare parts inventory.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and PPE usage.
• Collaborate with production and sanitation teams to ensure equipment readiness and reliability.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and tools.
• Other duties as identified or assigned by Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.

Equipment Exposure

• Advanced troubleshooting of conveyors, ovens, freezers, baggers, wrappers, pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors, and ammonia systems.
• Calibration and diagnostics of packaging and palletizing equipment.
• Support for utilities systems, including compressed air and refrigeration.

Additional Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Technician shall enforce that all elements of food safety within the plant are being met.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment used is accounted for when completing a task.
• Ensure that clothing worn does not become contaminated, causing possible carrying of ingredients, especially allergens, to other areas.
• Ensure the cleaning and sanitizing of tools and equipment when tasks are completed.
• Knowledge of GMP's and other legal requirements for the food industry.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency repairs on your line to ensure your equipment is in proper order.
• Assist production and sanitation with customer complaint issues.
• Assist parts room personnel to maintain key equipment spare parts inventory.
• Must have a strong working relationship with production and sanitation.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Work with the Business Unit Manager and Quality Technical Manager in identifying quality, food safety or regulation issues at assigned facilities.
• Ensure that the facility is ready for the 3rd party or customer inspections.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran‑friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.