Maintenance Technician | Broadmoor Ave | Kentwood

Roskam Foods; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Roskam Foods in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production running smoothly across multiple lines and facilities. You'll respond to maintenance calls, perform preventative maintenance, and work with electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of plant maintenance experience, PLC and ladder logic troubleshooting, welding skills, and the ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic blueprints.

Qualifications

• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
• 3-5 years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent.
• Troubleshooting of PLCs and experience with Ladder Logic.
• Completion of an apprenticeship/journeyman program is desired.
• Veterans encouraged to apply.
• High school diploma and/or applicable experience.
• 1 or more years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Minimize production downtime by proactively responding to maintenance calls.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and robotic systems (Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc robots).
• Welding/fabrication and electrical troubleshooting as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints: electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Blueprint reading

Welding

Teamwork

Education

AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance

Apprenticeship/Journeyman program

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Fanuc robotics

Welding equipment

Job description

Overview

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 are on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands.

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

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician will work as a team, minimizing production downtime by proactively responding to maintenance calls and executing preventative maintenance strategies. As a maintenance technician, you will also hone your skills on Allen Bradley PLCs, Fanuc Robots (stackers, palletizers, wrappers), welding/fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and more.

• Electrical: 24V to 480V, single phase or three phase

• Welding: MIG, TIG, Stick

• Industrial Maintenance – Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or military equivalent

• Reading and interpreting blueprints: electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic

Qualifications

Bonus Skills:

• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance is a plus

• 3-5 years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent

• Troubleshooting of PLCs and experience with Ladder Logic

• Completion of an apprenticeship/journeyman program is desired

• Veterans encouraged to apply

What you need:

• High school diploma and/or applicable experience

• 1 or more years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent (highly preferred)

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.

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.