Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Electrical/PLC)
Client: Food Manufacturing Company
Location: Lake Odessa, MI
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift: 2nd Shift
Job Summary
Hands-on maintenance role focused on electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, and equipment reliability in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Critical for minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth production operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical equipment issues
• Troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred)
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Maintain automation systems, controls, and instrumentation
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs
• Use diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibration tools)
• Follow safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and restore operations
• Document maintenance activities and work orders
Core Duties
• Electrical & PLC troubleshooting
• Mechanical repair & maintenance
• Equipment uptime & reliability support
• Root cause analysis
• Maintenance documentation & compliance
Work Environment / Role Nature
• Food manufacturing plant (high-speed production)
• Physically active, hands-on role
• Fast-paced with downtime-critical operations
• Requires flexibility for weekends/off-shifts
Required Skills
• PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley) – 3–5 years
• Electrical systems (motors, drives, sensors) – 3–6 years
• Mechanical maintenance & repair – 2–5 years
• Blueprint & schematic reading – 2+ years
• Troubleshooting & root cause analysis – 3+ years
• Diagnostic tools (multimeter, oscilloscope) – 2+ years
Preferred Skills
• Food manufacturing experience
• SAP / CMMS systems
• Instrumentation (RTDs, 4–20 mA systems)
• Automation systems maintenance
Certifications / Education
• Electrical or Maintenance Journeyman License (Michigan) – Required
• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical Degree (Electrical/Mechatronics) – Preferred
Benefits
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & Wellness Incentives
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Discounts
Top 3 Must-Have Skills
• Strong PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley) – 3–5 years
• Electrical maintenance in manufacturing – 3+ years
• Hands-on troubleshooting & root cause analysis – 3+ years
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