Maintenance TechnicianThis role supports a refrigerated food and beverage production facility by providing hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a strong emphasis on electrical troubleshooting. You will diagnose and repair production equipment working closely with remote controls engineers while serving as the first line of on-site troubleshooting.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform advanced electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, including low-voltage systems (110V / 24V), sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motorsUse a voltmeter to safely test, diagnose, and verify electrical circuits and components, identifying the root cause of equipment issuesConnect a laptop to PLCs to perform basic PLC troubleshooting and locate faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or comparable systemsServe as the first point of on-site issue identification before involving remote controls engineers, clearly communicating findings and supporting further diagnosticsConduct mechanical troubleshooting and repair on conveyors, including motors, valves, hoses, and related componentsMaintain and repair industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that operate on pneumatics and hydraulics, including work on valves and hoses as neededPerform preventive maintenance tasks on machines and equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset lifeInterpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical diagrams to support accurate repairs and installationsCarry out welding and fabrication tasks as needed to support machine repair and maintenance activitiesDocument maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in a clear and accurate mannerCollaborate with other maintenance team members across shifts to ensure consistent equipment performance and smooth handoffsFollow all food safety, quality, and plant safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and adherence to sanitation requirementsEssential SkillsStrong electrical troubleshooting experience, including the ability to use a voltmeter for low-voltage troubleshooting at 110V and 24VAbility to diagnose and repair low-voltage sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motorsBasic PLC troubleshooting skills, including connecting a laptop to identify faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or similar PLC platformsHands-on mechanical troubleshooting experience with conveyors, including motors, valves, and hosesAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawingsExperience with industrial maintenance, including machine repair and machine maintenance in a production environmentProficiency with preventive maintenance practices to keep equipment running reliablyCapability to perform welding and basic fabrication tasks to support equipment repairCompetence working with hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting valves and hoses on industrial equipment.Job Type & LocationThis is a permanent position based out of Ferndale, MI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr. This is a food and beverage environment, majority of the Salsa & Hummus areas are cold due to needing to be in a refrigerator.
Need to be comfortable also fully suiting up in appropriate PPE (lab coat, hair net, beard net, etc) when in the food areas. 2nd Shift Opening: 2:15pm - 11:30pm/12am Monday - Friday (9 hour days), 4-8 hours on Saturday's for PM's (2nd shift can come in on 1st shift/ shift time may be on 1st shift) 45 - 50 hours a week Training on 1st shift for the first 1-3 months 14 total people in the Maintenance department They run 3x total on 2nd shiftWorkplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ferndale, MI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2026.