Electronic Technician (Night Shift, $43.50 Starting Hourly Pay)

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

This is a full-time night-shift position working a consistent 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. rotating schedule. Starting pay is $43.50 per hour, with a $3 night-shift premium and a $1 weekend premium. Benefits start on the first day of employment. The Electronic Technician maintains and supports electrical systems, facilities, and automation infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. The role interprets blueprints and specifications, diagnoses electrical and automation issues, supports preventive maintenance and capital projects, and works with maintenance and production to schedule and complete work. Responsibilities also include maintaining production-related databases, supporting investigations and audits, complying with safety and Good Manufacturing Practices, and contributing to continuous improvement. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of formal technical training, five years of journeyman experience, manufacturing plant experience, relevant state electrician licensure, and strong Rockwell Software programming experience. Food or fluid dairy manufacturing experience and FactoryTalk Batch experience are preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of formal technical training; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
At least five years of journeyman experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures using blueprints, schematics, and sketches.
Knowledge and experience in principles of electricity and electrical design.
Work experience in a manufacturing plant.
Strong programming experience with Rockwell Software, including RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, and FactoryTalk SE.
State electrician licensure at the journeyman level or above.
Electrical lift certification as appropriate.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Sound, consistent decision-making in accordance with policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt quickly to changing conditions, and think independently.
Basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, percentages, and algebraic calculations.
Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and field-specific software.
Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret instructions; reason logically; and comprehend complex concepts.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively at all organizational levels.
Professional manner and ability to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food and/or fluid dairy manufacturing environment.
Experience with FactoryTalk Batch.

Responsibilities

Interpret blueprints, manufacturers’ specifications, and written or verbal instructions.
Assist with establishing and executing preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities.
Maintain automation infrastructure, including PLCs, Batch, and HMIs.
Manage projects and changes to validated systems through the change management system.
Oversee implementation of new automation and controls.
Diagnose and resolve electrical problems with equipment or throughout the facility.
Prepare reports and analyses on work progress, adverse trends, and recommendations or conclusions.
Meet deadlines and project requirements, including budget requirements.
Coordinate task scheduling with maintenance and production teams.
Ensure work meets quality standards and products shipped to customers are in specification.
Handle equipment safely.
Assist with commissioning and IQ, OQ, and PQ of major capital projects.
Conduct internal audits as assigned.
Support investigations of process-related issues, including deviations, spoilage, and incorrect batching.
Provide after-hours on-call support for production-related automation issues.
Manage and secure production-related databases.
Support continuous improvement initiatives through execution of the strategic plan.
Comply with safety programs, including LOTO, permitting, and PPE requirements.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Work with dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report hazards, and support safety policies and programs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as management may assign.

Benefits

All benefits start on the first day of employment.
8% company 401(k) match.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one, with an additional annual company contribution toward retirement.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Up to $5,000 annually for childcare costs.
Wellness Incentive and an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Professional development relevant to the role, career goals, and company.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
Partners Helping Partners assistance program.