Maintenance Technician- 2nd shift

Neogen; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career growth

Meaningful work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Neogen is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Lansing, MI team. Shift options include Mon–Thu 4:00pm–2:30am or Tue–Fri 4:00pm–2:30am. You will focus on electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, test equipment, troubleshoot issues, and support operations to maximize uptime.

Responsibilities include repairs, documentation, and training staff, with weekend/overtime as needed. Join a mission-driven company delivering critical food-safety solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in repairing down equipment and performing preventive maintenance.
• Electrical experience preferred, with ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Test equipment for performance and ensure safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and perform repairs as needed.
• Replace old or faulty electrical components and equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on operation and maintenance.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Be available to work weekends and overtime as required.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
• Contribute ideas to cut costs and increase production.
• Must be hands on and able to work unsupervised.

Skills

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Documentation

Hands-on

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters! Neogen is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team! Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:00pm-2:30am or Tuesday-Friday 4:00pm-2:30am The Maintenance Technician will focus on electrical systems. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the maintainability, reliability, and availability of our equipment through proactive maintenance and testing procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment to optimize performance and minimize downtime.
• Test equipment for performance and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and perform repairs as needed.
• Replace old or faulty electrical components and equipment.
• Provide technical support and training to staff on the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks to prevent breakdowns and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Be available to work weekends and overtime as required to support operational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed.
• Initiative to contribute ideas and actions to cut costs and increase production.
• Must be "hands on" and be able to work unsupervised.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• 3 to 5 years' experience dealing with repairing down equipment, preventative maintenance tasks, electrical experience preferred
• Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Neogen?

At Neogen we believe that taking care of our employees allows them to do their best work. When you join our team, you'll enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Benefits include:

• Benefits starting on Day One - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment.
• 401(k) with company match - Invest in your future with retirement savings and company contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Enjoy generous paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most.
• Career Growth Opportunities - We are committed to promoting from within and providing the tools, training, and support to help you grow your career.
• Meaningful Work - Be part of a team whose work has a real impact on our customers, communities, and the world around us.
• Collaborative Culture - Join a team that values innovation, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Come build your future with us while making a difference every day.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best‑known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations - and in turn their consumers. What we do matters! Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust - the principles which guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived - and will continue to thrive - because our employees thrive here.