Maintenance Technician

Roskam Baking Company; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Roskam Baking Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the reliability of production equipment. Duties include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting various systems, and supporting equipment changeovers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of industrial equipment, food safety standards, and excellent mentoring abilities. Competitive compensation package and great benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Support equipment changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Calibrate and adjust sensors and automated systems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.

Skills

Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, OSHA standards

Strong understanding of electrical systems

Strong understanding of mechanical systems

Experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment

Ability to work independently

Mentoring skills

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’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada.

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 TechnicianI team members.
• Assist parts‑room personnel in 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.
• Conduct advanced troubleshooting of conveyors, ovens, freezers, baggers, wrappers, pumps, motors, gearboxes, compressors and ammonia systems.
• Perform calibration and diagnostics of packaging and palletizing equipment.
• Support utilities systems, including compressed‑air and refrigeration.
• Enforce all food‑safety requirements within the plant.
• Ensure tools and equipment are accounted for and cleaned and sanitized after use.
• Assist production and sanitation with customer‑complaint issues.
• Work with the Business Unit Manager and Quality Technical Manager to identify quality, food‑safety or regulatory issues at assigned facilities.
• Ensure the facility is ready for third‑party or customer inspections.
• Other duties as identified or assigned by the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, OSHA standards and other legal requirements for the food industry.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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