Maintenance Technician III - 3rd Shift

Meijer; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Meijer Rewards

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Tipp City, OH, seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform PM, PdM and corrective maintenance on complex utilities and equipment in a food-manufacturing setting.

You will monitor and adjust PLC-controlled systems, coordinate with the Maintenance Planner, and ensure safe, compliant operation. You should bring 5–7 years of hands-on experience, Mechatronics certifications, and strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Certification in a technical field preferred.
• Mechatronics Certifications for Levels 1-7 completed.
• 5-7 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with standard mechanical and electrical maintenance practices; knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• Skilled and certified in various PLC programming languages.
• Strong verbal and written communication for technical to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of SQF, GMPs, LOTO and Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Ability to support engineering on projects and equipment layout or redesign.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints/schematics; operate basic machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine chemical testing and adjust controls for cooling tower/boiling water.
• Monitor heating/ventilation systems and adjust controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planner to order/receive chemicals and manage inventory.
• Perform PM, PdM and corrective maintenance to maximize machinery life.
• Notify leadership of unsafe equipment and recommend repairs or replacements.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• Provide training/direction to other technicians as needed.
• Work with Maintenance Master/Manager on production goals and maintenance scheduling.
• Perform other duties as requested; uphold 200% safety accountability.

Skills

HS Diploma/GED

Mechatronics Certification levels 1-7

Maintenance experience

PLC programming knowledge

Communication skills

SQF/GMP/LOTO/Lean knowledge

Blueprints & schematics reading

MS Office

VFD experience

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Mechatronics Certification Levels 1-7

Technical field certification preferred

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!Responsible for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and timely work order completion for complex. Perform routine and emergency maintenance (major and minor) of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment, including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.What You'll be Doing:Perform routine chemical testing, making necessary operational adjustments to maintain proper operating parameters for cooling tower and boiling water.Monitor complex heating/ventilation system and adjust controls for proper operation.Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action as needed.Works with the Maintenance Planner to maintain supplies through ordering and receiving chemicals, record usage and interaction with appropriate vendors.Maintain manufacturing and complex equipment by performing Preventative (PM), Predictive (PdM) and Corrective Maintenance to ensure maximum life expectancy of machinery.Notify appropriate leadership of unsafe, damaged work equipment and make recommendations regarding repair or replacement as needed.Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.May provide training and direction to other technicians and operators as needed.Partners with Maintenance Master/Manager to review production goals and schedules as well as maintenance requests to plant or modify maintenance activities.Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Master/Manager.Practices 200% safety accountability in self and others.What You Bring with You (Qualifications):HS Diploma/GED required.Certification in a technical field preferred.Mechatronics Certifications for Levels 1-7 completed.5-7 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing setting.Familiarity with standard mechanical and electrical component maintenance and repair practices; knowledge of and skill with preventative maintenance.Skilled and certified in various PLC programming languages.Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.Knowledge and experience with Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and Lean Manufacturing process.Ability to support and work with engineering on projects, equipment design, layout or re-design.Working knowledge of standard mechanical component maintenance and repair practices.Familiar with office technology tools (i.e. MS Office).Able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.Ability to operate basic machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press).Ability to work collaboratively with Meijer leadership.Understanding computer theory, programmable logic controls (PLC) and experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).