Maintenance, Utilities

Meijer Inc.; Rolesville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

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 join our manufacturing team in Rolesville, NC. You will maintain, repair, and optimize equipment across production lines and utilities systems, ensuring reliable performance and safety.

You will troubleshoot mechanical and process issues, implement maintenance strategies, and collaborate with engineering and planning to meet plant goals. Strong PLC, instrumentation, and machining skills are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical field certification preferred.
• Mechatronics Certifications Levels 1–7 completed.
• 5–7 years hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices.
• Skilled and certified in PLC programming languages.
• Experience with SQF, GMPs, LOTO and Lean manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Proficient with MS Office and basic office tools.
• Ability to work with engineering on projects and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, repairs and services all equipment in manufacturing, production and packaging.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and process issues.
• Implements and supports maintenance strategies to achieve plant performance goals.
• Partners with Maintenance Master/Manager to review production goals and maintenance schedules.
• Practices 200% Safety accountability for self and others.
• Performs routine and emergency maintenance of utilities systems (PLC, instrumentation, mechanical, equipment repair).
• Responsible for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and timely work order completion.
• Performs routine chemical testing and adjusts parameters for cooling tower and boiling water.
• Monitors heating/ventilation system and adjusts controls for proper operation.
• Provides 24/7 automated process monitoring and takes corrective action as needed.
• Works with Maintenance Planner to manage supplies, chemicals, and vendor interactions.
• Maintains equipment via PM, PdM and Corrective Maintenance for max life expectancy.
• Notifies leadership of unsafe equipment and suggests repair or replacement where needed.
• Suggests design improvements on existing or new equipment and systems.
• May train and coach other technicians and operators.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

PLC programming

Reading blueprints

MS Office proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree or technical certification

Mechatronics Certifications Levels 1-7

Tools

MS Office

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

• Meijer Rewards
• 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

• Improves, maintains and repairs all equipment used in manufacturing, production and packaging functions.
• Troubleshoots mechanical and process issues.
• Supports and executes plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve key plant performance goals.
• Partners with Maintenance Master/Manager to review production goals and schedules as well as maintenance requests to plant or modify maintenance activities.
• Practices 200% Safety accountability (self and others).
• Practices 200% Safety accountability - self and others.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance (major and minor) of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.
• Responsible for Preventative Maintenance (PM) and timely work order completion for complex.
• 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.
• Suggests design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May provide training and direction to other technicians and operators as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Master/Manager.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications)

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree or 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 (ex: 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.