Multi-Craft Maintenance Tech — Food Plant

Welch's; Lawton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Job summary

Welch's is seeking a seasoned Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our production lines and facility equipment running safely and reliably at our Lawton, Michigan facility. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and prep seasonal equipment to support production needs.

You’ll work closely with plant operations to identify root causes, reduce downtime, and improve equipment performance, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant industrial maintenance or machine repair experience.
• Experience in food, beverage, or high-speed manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely around complex, automated equipment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Journeyperson certification preferred.
• Associate degree in relevant field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and install production and processing equipment.
• Support refrigeration systems, boilers, wastewater operations, facilities, gas wells, and seasonal equipment.
• Diagnose equipment problems and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Prepare equipment and systems for seasonal production needs.
• Partner with production and processing teams to understand equipment priorities.
• Recommend improvements to equipment performance, maintenance procedures, and plant operations.
• Assist with job estimates, work scheduling, and cost control.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow safety, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Electrical maintenance

Education

Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related technical discipline

Job description

Welch's is seeking a seasoned Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to keep our production lines and facility equipment running safely and reliably at our Lawton, Michigan facility. You will troubleshoot, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and prep seasonal equipment to support production needs.

You’ll work closely with plant operations to identify root causes, reduce downtime, and improve equipment performance, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork in a 24/7 environment.