Midnight Maintenance Technician – Food Equipment

Kar Nut Products Company; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Kar Nut Products Company in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the midnight shift (10:50 PM–7:00 AM) to maintain and repair production equipment in a food manufacturing facility. The role includes a starting rate of $26/hour plus a $1 shift premium, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, 2+ years in a food-manufacturing setting, and the ability to read and write in English, lift up to 50

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; stand 8-10 hours.
• Able to climb ladders, work at heights, and operate in confined spaces.
• Willing to work O/T and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration systems, and other facility infrastructure.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to maintain production efficiency.
• Follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and parts inventory.
• Assist in equipment installation and improvements and continuous improvement projects.
• Adhere to FDA, SQF, and OSHA policies and maintain GMP compliance.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

English reading/writing

Safety awareness

Education

Technical degree or certification in maintenance, mechatronics, or industrial technology

Job description

Kar Nut Products Company in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the midnight shift (10:50 PM–7:00 AM) to maintain and repair production equipment in a food manufacturing facility. The role includes a starting rate of $26/hour plus a $1 shift premium, with overtime and weekend work as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, 2+ years in a food-manufacturing setting, and the ability to read and write in English, lift up to 50