Midnight Shift Maintenance Technician - Food Plant Equipment

Second Nature Brands LLC; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Second Nature Brands is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our supply chain team at the Kar’s Nuts facility in Madison Heights, MI. The role ensures production equipment runs safely and efficiently with a strong mechanical and electrical focus.

The position is full-time on the midnight shift, Monday through Friday, 10:50 PM to 7:00 AM, with potential overtime on weekdays or weekends. Starting pay is $26 per hour plus a $1 shift premium, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification preferred.
• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Must read and write in English proficiently.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Stand for 8–10 hours.
• Able to climb ladders, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
• Wear PPE provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on production equipment, packaging machinery, conveyors, boilers, refrigeration systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and provide timely resolutions to maintain production.
• Follow safety protocols including lockout/tagout.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure equipment complies with SQF and OSHA safety.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, parts inventory, and equipment performance.
• Assist in equipment installation, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Adhere to FDA, SQF, and OSHA safety policies and GMPs.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Second Nature Brands is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our supply chain team at the Kar’s Nuts facility in Madison Heights, MI. The role ensures production equipment runs safely and efficiently with a strong mechanical and electrical focus.

The position is full-time on the midnight shift, Monday through Friday, 10:50 PM to 7:00 AM, with potential overtime on weekdays or weekends. Starting pay is $26 per hour plus a $1 shift premium, with a comprehensive benefits package.