Maintenance Technician II or III - 2nd, 3rd Shift

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Kentwood, MI facility. The role covers mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance, including preventive maintenance and repairs to keep lines running efficiently.

The candidate will diagnose issues using manuals and work orders, replace parts, test systems, and document results. Shift options include 2:50 PM–11:00 PM and 10:50 PM–7:00 AM, with weekend rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Completed or is working toward a 2-year trades degree or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age and able to read, write and speak English.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Experience with basic electrical systems, compressors, hydraulics, and building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Read wiring diagrams and work orders to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Replace faulty components, test systems, and document outcomes.
• Adhere to safety policies and GMP requirements while maintaining records.
• Utilize EAM/work order systems to track maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with maintenance team and plant personnel to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

PLC basics

Troubleshooting

Education

2-year trades degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EAM software

Job description

What We Want to Give You:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including:

• health/dental/vision insurance
• flex spending accounts
• short & long-term disability
• paid holidays and vacation
• bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs highly diversified duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting, and repair of machines, equipment and plant facilities. This includes scheduled, unscheduled or emergency repairs. Perform regular preventive maintenance which also includes maintaining supporting documentation for the PM’s.

2nd Shift: 2:50PM to 11:00PM - Monday through Friday + Every Other Weekend

3rd Shift: 10:50PM to 7:00AM - Sunday through Thursday + Every Other Weekend

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make-adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report those unusual situations to the maintenance manager.
• Utilizing Microsoft Office, as well as work order systems. (EAM)
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Technician Level II

Experience with basic electrical systems (starters fuses, contacts, relays) experience with compressors systems, air cylinders, sensors, hydraulic systems (pumps, valves, pressure cylinders). Building maintenance (small installations, light fixtures, plumbing, boilers).

Technician Level III:

Experience with advanced electrical (resolving electrical issues, reading and writing electrical diagrams, reading mechanical blueprints, building small panels. basic PLC’s(check inputs, outputs, understand ladder diagrams, basic drive programming (Powerflex 525) basic machining, fabricating, welding. Understand thermocouple operation & tuning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Has completed or is working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual capabilities are a plus.
• Able to communicate and take direction from Maintenance Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Attention to detail.
• Legible record-keeping and data entry skills.
• Must be highly motivated, flexible and have creative problem-solving abilities.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Welding and fabrication, full understanding of 3 Phase electrical, three phase motor controls. Troubleshoot control systems inputs & outputs.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment - exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures.
• Depending on which location, our environments can be very warm or refrigerated.
• Team environment - must be able to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed.
• Ability to work in high temperatures up to 120 degrees for short periods of time.

Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.