Maintenance Technician - PLC/Electrical, 2nd/3rd Shift

Empire Livestock LLC.

Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY)

Hybrid

USD 47,000 - 56,000

Full time

14 hours ago
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Job summary

Empire Livestock LLC. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations on production and packaging equipment.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot electrical issues, and support new equipment installations while following safety and GMP guidelines. The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work with limited supervision on a variety of mechanical and electrical tasks.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduation from trade/technical school preferred in electrical, PLC/HMI, mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
  • 2–4 years maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, PLC, HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
  • Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance and/or repairs on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures
  • Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance
  • Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
  • Support the installation of new equipment
  • Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime
  • Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high quality standards
  • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties
  • Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
  • Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures
  • Stay up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques
  • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
  • Exhibit the ability to anticipate parts requirements for the tasks, follow proper purchasing procedures, and acquire parts ahead of anticipated task performance
  • Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
  • Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
  • The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required.Other duties may be assigned as required

Skills

Strong communication
Team collaboration
Independent work
English literacy
Problem solving
Read electrical schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
Trade/technical school preferred
Certification/license may be required

Tools

Electrical meters
Maintenance tools

Job description

Empire Livestock LLC. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and installations on production and packaging equipment.

You will read schematics, troubleshoot electrical issues, and support new equipment installations while following safety and GMP guidelines. The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work with limited supervision on a variety of mechanical and electrical tasks.

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