Maintenance Technician

Roskam Baking Company, LLC; Kentwood, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Foods, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the Maintenance Journeyman program and grow into advanced roles. You will perform preventive maintenance, calibrate equipment, and help train team members to ensure equipment readiness and reliability.

Join a safety‑driven, quality-focused environment with opportunities for career progression across multiple facilities, including strong benefits and training programs.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Proficient in reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and basic computer literacy.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and operate in hot/cold environments.

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 maintaining 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.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics/blueprints

CMMS familiarity

Lift 50 lbs/physical capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

The company was founded in 1923 and is 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’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across eight 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 maintaining 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.

Education / Experience / Skills / Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Proficient in reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and basic computer literacy.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and operate in hot/cold environments.

Preferred

• Completion of Level I Maintenance Technician training or equivalent.
• Technical certification or coursework in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or related field.
• Forklift and scissor lift certification.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF standards.

Development Path

• This role is part of the Maintenance Journeyman Program and prepares candidates for advancement to Maintenance Technician III or Specialist roles through advanced coursework (e.g., PLCs, automation, refrigeration).
• Leadership training and project assignments.
• Demonstrated technical mastery and reliability.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.

At Roskam, we’re like family. We rely on the exceptional strengths, collective imagination, and tireless energy of our team members to please our customers. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that encourages many backgrounds and cultures where the contributions of all stakeholders are valued and respected.

We invite you to start your career path here, through a variety of opportunities tailored to engage and inspire.