Maintenance Technician - Oral Care $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Perrigo; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo seeks a Maintenance Technician or an apprentice for their Grand Rapids facility. Successful candidates will handle troubleshooting, repairs, and improvement projects for manufacturing equipment. This role offers a competitive salary, a $5,000 Sign On Bonus, and opportunities for professional growth in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate aptitude in mechanical and electrical skills.
• Experience with current machinery and control technologies required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in machine installations and suggest improvements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Robotic systems knowledge

Education

2-4 years of formal education in industrial/electrical maintenance

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill, Compeed, Solpadeine, NiQuitin, ACO, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

We're looking for a candidate who is interested in completing a Machine Repair Apprenticeship or an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in Grand Rapids, MI at our Perrigo Oral Care Plant. If an apprenticeship route is decided, Perrigo will cover the cost of the Apprenticeship program. This role will be based on either 2nd or 3rd shift as prefered upon completion of training / apprenticeship and will require flexing time on 1st and 2nd shift to learn and gain experience with our team.

We are offering a $5,000 Sign On Bonus to the candidate that successfully joins our team and is employed for a period of time. For more details, please inquire with the recruiter through the job posting.

Scope of the Role

• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment, suggest methods of process improvement, participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot / service intermediate electrical and machine controls circuit defined as :
• Motor starter circuits including Variable Frequency Drives
• I / O – Switch Functions
• Equipment wiring / grounding techniques
• A / C & D / C Electronic concepts
• Read / Interpret relay and PLC Ladder Logic
• Participate and assist in machine installations, suggesting and implementing machinery upgrades / improvements.

Experience Required

• Asset Reliability Technicians must have thorough working knowledge of primary mechanical, electrical, and machine controls.
• Preferred 2-4 years of formal education in industrial / electrical maintenance from an accredited technical center or approved recognized apprenticeship program at least 2-5 years of applicable work experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines.
• Must possess and demonstrate aptitude in the mechanical and electrical, machine controls, and pneumatics / vacuum primary skills.
• Must be familiar with current machinery and control technologies.
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affect products / processes supported and / or owned.
• Experience with robotic systems and automation.
• Preferred : Certified Electrical Journeyworker is a plus

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. #weareperrigo

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Maintenance Technician • Grand Rapids, MI, US