Plant Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Prinova USA; Norton Shores (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD/LTD

HSA/FSA

PTO

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

Training & Development

Job summary

Prinova USA is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift at the Norton Shores facility. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, implements electrical and mechanical modifications, and ensures safe, compliant operation.

You'll diagnose issues, minimize downtime, read schematics and SOPs, and support safety initiatives. Candidates should have a high school diploma and trade skills; prior experience with welding, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Trade certification or school in a trade.
• Experience welding stainless steel, plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
• At least two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of machinery and equipment.
• Maximize uptime of equipment.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Complete repairs on engines, motors, pneumatics, conveyors, and production equipment using diagrams and manuals.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment per GMPs and SOPs.
• Assist in implementing safety initiatives.
• General facility maintenance and minor equipment repairs.

Skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Prioritization

PLC familiarity

Equipment maintenance

Technical aptitude

Safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Trade certification

HVAC/plumbing/welding training

Job description

Unlock your potential with Prinova We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands. Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader. Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Plant Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Department:

Production, Particle Tech

Location:

Norton Shores, MI

Type:

Full-time

Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on our physical plant and manufacturing assets at the Norton Shores facility. They also perform electrical and other mechanical modifications and installations to the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Maximize productive uptime of equipment
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
• Complete repairs and/or preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production equipment using or following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Provides mechanical information by answering questions and concerns.
• Resolves most issues in-house: electrical, mechanical, and fabrication.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations such as GMP’s
• Ensures all phases of repairs follow current SOP’s and are documented accordingly
• Assist in implementing and complying with company safety initiatives.
• General facility cleaning and maintenance
• Minor equipment repairs and maintenance
• Ability to assemble/disassemble production equipment
• Know/Read S.O.P’s
• BMC list
• Facilities maintenance and grounds
• Will complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certification or school in a trade
• Experience in welding of stainless steel, Plumbing, Electrical and HVAC
• At least two years of related experience required

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Familiarity or general aptitude for PLC systems is preferred
• Equipment maintenance, Technical Understanding, and basic Safety
• Computer Knowledge

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
• Ability to stand for an extended periods of time
• Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, facemask, welding helmet and fall protection.
• Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
• Ability to work above shoulders
• Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi-lateral wrist movement
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay – $25 - $27 an hour ($1 shift differential) Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.