Senior Maintenance Tech (Level 3) – PLCs, PdM, 24/7 Ops

Meijer Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer is a family company focused on career and community growth. The Maintenance role is responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across multi-craft utilities, PLCs, instrumentation, and mechanical systems in a food-manufacturing setting.

You will work with the Maintenance Master/Manager to align equipment reliability with production goals, perform PM/PdM activities, and mentor other technicians in a safety-conscious environment with 24/7 operation readiness.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or technical certification preferred.
• Mechatronics certifications (Levels 1-7) completed.
• 5–7 years hands-on maintenance in manufacturing, preferably in food setting.
• Knowledge of PLC, electrical and mechanical maintenance practices.
• Familiar with SQF, GMPs, LOTO and Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Able to operate basic machining equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections on utilities systems in a multi-craft environment.
• Conduct routine chemical testing and adjust operations for cooling towers and boilers.
• Monitor heating/ventilation systems and adjust controls for proper operation.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take action as needed.
• Work with Maintenance Planner to manage chemicals and vendor interactions.
• Perform PM, PdM, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment life.
• Notify leadership of unsafe equipment and propose repairs or replacements.
• Collaborate with leadership to review production goals and maintenance requests.
• Provide training to technicians and operators as needed.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance (5-7 yrs)

PLC programming

VFDs knowledge

Reading schematics

Safety/LOTO/GMPs

Mechatronics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or technical certification

Mechatronics Certifications (Levels 1-7)

Tools

MS Office

PLC programming software

Job description

Meijer is a family company focused on career and community growth. The Maintenance role is responsible for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across multi-craft utilities, PLCs, instrumentation, and mechanical systems in a food-manufacturing setting.

You will work with the Maintenance Master/Manager to align equipment reliability with production goals, perform PM/PdM activities, and mentor other technicians in a safety-conscious environment with 24/7 operation readiness.