Maintenance Technician III - 3rd Shift

Meijer Inc.; 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

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and emergency maintenance on utilities, PLCs, and HVAC systems in a multi-craft environment.

You will conduct chemical testing, monitor boilers and cooling systems, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable operations. Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED, Mechatronics certifications, 5–7 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, and strong PLC skills.

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 read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to operate basic machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press).
• Ability to work collaboratively with Meijer leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment (PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair).
• Perform routine chemical testing and adjust operations to maintain proper parameters for cooling tower and boiler water.
• Monitor heating/ventilation systems and adjust controls.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action.
• Work with Maintenance Planner to manage supplies and vendor interactions.
• Conduct PM, PdM, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment life.
• Notify leadership of unsafe equipment and suggest repairs or replacements.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May train and direct other technicians and operators as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Master/Manager on goals and schedules; modify activities as required.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Practice 200% safety accountability.

Skills

PLC programming

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Reading blueprints

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Mechatronics certification levels 1-7

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!

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

What You'll be Doing:

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance (major and minor) of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment, including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.
• 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).

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully—protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.