Maintenance, Utilities

Meijer Inc.; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; 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 an experienced Maintenance Technician to improve, maintain, and repair equipment across manufacturing, production, and packaging.

You will troubleshoot mechanical and process issues, support plant maintenance strategies, and ensure 24/7 process monitoring with timely responses to alarms and maintenance requests. Strong PLC knowledge and safety standards are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical certification preferred.
• Mechatronics Certifications (Levels 1–7) completed.
• 5–7 years hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Familiar with PLC programming, mechanical and electrical maintenance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment.
• Execute Preventative Maintenance (PM) and ensure timely work order completion.
• Conduct routine chemical testing and adjust operations for cooling towers and boilers.
• Monitor HVAC systems and adjust controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and respond as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Planner on supplies and vendor interactions.
• Maintain equipment through PM, PdM, and corrective actions; identify upgrades.
• Report unsafe equipment and suggest repairs or replacements.
• Assist with engineering on projects and equipment layout or redesign.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Strong communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates degree or technical certification

Mechatronics Certifications (Levels 1-7)

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

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!Meijer RewardsWeekly payScheduling flexibilityPaid parental leavePaid education assistanceTeam member discountDevelopment programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!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.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.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).