Production Maintenance Technician

Meijer Inc.; Tipp City (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Maintenance Technician, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing equipment in a bustling manufacturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with a dedicated team, ensuring that all systems run smoothly and efficiently. With a focus on safety and quality, you will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues while contributing to the overall success of the plant. If you are passionate about technology and eager to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues.
• Knowledge of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Support maintenance strategies to achieve performance goals.
• Provide training and direction to other technicians.

Skills

Preventative Maintenance (PM)

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in Technical Field

Mechatronics Certifications

Tools

PLC Programming

Electrical Testing Devices

Basic Machining Equipment

MS Office

Job description

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Production Maintenance Technician

Apply locations Tipp City, OH 45371 - Manufacturing Complex time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R000489234

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 Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

Responsible to improve, maintain and repair all equipment used in manufacturing and distribution functions by troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. Responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures while ensuring the work performed is in accordance with relevant codes.

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What You'll be Doing:

• Support and execute plant specific maintenance strategies to achieve key plant performance goals.
• Partners with Maintenance Leadership to review production goals and schedules as well as maintenance requests to plant or modify maintenance activities.
• Support planning, scheduling, and maintenance activities.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
• Follow all regulatory guidelines on maintenance of various systems while completing accurate record keeping for compliance purposes.
• Perform routine and emergency maintenance of manufacturing systems/equipment in a multi-craft environment, including instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action as needed.
• Works with the Maintenance Planner to maintain supplies through ordering and receiving, 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.
• Provide training and direction to other technicians for basic maintenance on complex equipment.
• Maintain excellent troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical skills.
• Notify appropriate leadership of unsafe, damaged work equipment and make recommendations regarding repair or replacement as needed.
• Oversee contractors as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested by Maintenance Leadership.
• Practices 200% safety accountability in self and others.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• Previous maintenance and electrical experience in a food manufacturing setting a plus.
• Skilled in Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs
• Proficient with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical issues and devise effective maintenance plan for repair process
• Skilled in application of electrical testing devices
• 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 (i.e. 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).
  

About Us

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70 ,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 27 0 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully-protected classification. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please click here to submit your request. Submissions that are not seeking help to complete the application due to a disability will not be responded to.