Senior Maintenance Technician – PLCs & Mechatronics

Meijer Inc.; Tipp City (OH); 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 Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and emergency maintenance on utilities, PLCs, and HVAC systems in a multi-craft environment.

You will conduct chemical testing, monitor boilers and cooling systems, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable operations. Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED, Mechatronics certifications, 5–7 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, and strong PLC skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 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 read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to operate basic machining equipment (lathe, mill, drill press).
• Ability to work collaboratively with Meijer leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance of utilities systems in a multi-craft environment (PLC, instrumentation, mechanical and equipment repair).
• Perform routine chemical testing and adjust operations to maintain proper parameters for cooling tower and boiler water.
• Monitor heating/ventilation systems and adjust controls.
• Provide 24/7 automated process monitoring and take appropriate action.
• Work with Maintenance Planner to manage supplies and vendor interactions.
• Conduct PM, PdM, and corrective maintenance to maximize equipment life.
• Notify leadership of unsafe equipment and suggest repairs or replacements.
• Suggest design improvements on existing and new equipment and systems.
• May train and direct other technicians and operators as needed.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Master/Manager on goals and schedules; modify activities as required.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Practice 200% safety accountability.

Skills

PLC programming

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Reading blueprints

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Mechatronics certification levels 1-7

Job description

Meijer Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform routine and emergency maintenance on utilities, PLCs, and HVAC systems in a multi-craft environment.

You will conduct chemical testing, monitor boilers and cooling systems, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable operations. Applicants should have a HS diploma or GED, Mechatronics certifications, 5–7 years of hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing, and strong PLC skills.