Maintenance Technician II — Food-Grade PLCs & PM Specialist

Meijer Inc.; Holt (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to improve and repair equipment across manufacturing, production, and packaging functions.

You will perform proactive root-cause analysis to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and process issues, and apply continuous improvement to maximize equipment efficiency. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance in manufacturing, a strong understanding of electrical schematics, and experience with SQF, GMP, LOTO, 5S, and Lean

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Related technical field experience and or certification preferred.
• Understanding of electrical schematics and ability to troubleshoot/repair electrical circuits and controls is required.
• 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing setting is preferred.
• The ability to work in a cold environment is required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, production, packaging, and labeling equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of troubleshooting, comprehension, and operational experience.
• Knowledge and experience with Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), 5S, and Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge and skill of MIG, TIG, fabrication, joining, and repair of varieties of metals, including stainless steel for food-grade applications, various production equipment, and structures.

Responsibilities

• Supports planning, scheduling, and maintenance activities.
• Proactively maintains all water treatment and distribution systems, on-demand boiler functions, and equipment, including process water system, boilers, and compressed air.
• Regulatory and compliance record keeping for all systems.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance (major and minor) of utility systems in multi-craft environments, including PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical, electrical (480VAC, 220/240VAC, 120/208VAC, 24VDC), and general equipment repair.
• Responsible for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and on-time work order completion.
• Perform other duties as required by the Maintenance Manager.
• Practices 200% safety accountability in self and others.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Multicraft maintenance

Electrical schematics

SQF compliance

GMP compliance

LOTO / 5S

Lean manufacturing

MIG/TIG welding

Metal fabrication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Technical certification or related field experience preferred

Tools

PLCs

Instrumentation

Job description

Meijer Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to improve and repair equipment across manufacturing, production, and packaging functions.

You will perform proactive root-cause analysis to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and process issues, and apply continuous improvement to maximize equipment efficiency. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance in manufacturing, a strong understanding of electrical schematics, and experience with SQF, GMP, LOTO, 5S, and Lean