Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Oral Care

Perrigo Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo Company is seeking an Asset Reliability Technician to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced environment. You will interpret relay and PLC ladder logic, assist in installations, and help implement equipment upgrades.

Join Perrigo's manufacturing team and contribute to GMP compliance, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives across our U.S. facilities.

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and machine controls.
• 2–4 years of formal education in industrial/electrical maintenance or related apprenticeship.
• Ability to follow written and oral work instructions in English (safety, quality, GMP).
• Aptitude in mechanical/electrical machine controls and pneumatics/vacuum skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment.
• Read/Interpret relay and PLC ladder logic.
• Assist in machine installations and upgrades.
• Support GMP and safety guidelines in operations.

Skills

Hydraulic

Pneumatic

Vacuum Systems

Education

Industrial/electrical maintenance program

Tools

PLC Ladder Logic

Robotics & Automation

Job description

• Proficient in Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Vacuum Systems

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment, suggest methods of process improvement, participate in continuous improvement projects.

Scope of the Role

• Troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot/service intermediate electrical and machine controls circuit defined as:
• Conveyor drive system
• Motor starter circuits including Variable Frequency Drives
• I/O – Switch Functions
• Equipment wiring/grounding techniques
• A/C & D/C Electronic concepts
• Proficient in Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Vacuum Systems
• Read/Interpret relay and PLC Ladder Logic
• Participate and assist in machine installations, suggesting and implementing machinery upgrades/improvements.

Experience Required

• Asset Reliability Technicians must have thorough working knowledge of primary mechanical, electrical, and machine controls.
• Preferred 2-4 years of formal education in industrial/electrical maintenance from an accredited technical center or approved recognized apprenticeship program at least 2-5 years of applicable work experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines.
• Must possess and demonstrate aptitude in the mechanical and electrical, machine controls, and pneumatics/vacuum primary skills.
• Must be familiar with current machinery and control technologies.
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affect products/processes supported and/or owned.
• Experience with robotic systems and automation.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo