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

Schreiber Foods•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

The Electronic Technician maintains electrical systems, equipment, facilities, and automation infrastructure in a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time night-shift role on a consistent rotating schedule of 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. The starting pay is $43.50 per hour, with a $3 night-shift premium and a $1 weekend premium. The position may also provide after-hours on-call support for production-related automation issues and requires working with dairy, nut products, and other related ingredients and allergens. The technician interprets blueprints and manufacturers’ specifications, performs and supports preventive maintenance, diagnoses electrical problems, and maintains PLC, Batch, and HMI systems. The role supports new automation and controls, manages changes to validated systems, and assists with commissioning and qualification activities for major capital projects. It also contributes to production investigations, internal audits, reporting, project execution, and continuous improvement while maintaining safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of formal technical training or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, at least five years of journeyman experience in electrical installation, repair, and maintenance, manufacturing plant experience, strong Rockwell Software programming experience, and state electrician licensure at the journeyman level or above. Experience in food or fluid dairy manufacturing and with FactoryTalk Batch is preferred. Electrical lift certification is required as appropriate.

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.
Experience and knowledge of the 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 journeyman level or above.
Electrical lift certification as appropriate.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with managers, colleagues, and people inside and outside the organization.
Ability to make sound, consistent decisions in accordance with policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt quickly to change, and think independently.
Ability and willingness to seek out and participate in relevant training and professional development.
Functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and ability to achieve a high level of accomplishment.
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; think logically about abstract and concrete variables; 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.
Ability to work with dairy and nut products and other related ingredients and allergens.
Authorization to work in the country where the role is based; sponsorship, if needed, is determined at the company’s discretion and may not be available for all roles.

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 in establishing and executing preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems and facilities on schedule.
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 and throughout the facility.
Prepare reports and analyses on work progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
Meet deadlines and project requirements, including budget requirements.
Coordinate with maintenance and production to schedule tasks appropriately.
Maintain high quality standards for work and help ensure products shipped to customers meet specifications.
Handle equipment safely.
Assist with commissioning and IQ, OQ, and PQ activities for 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 provide security for production-related databases.
Support continuous improvement through execution of the strategic plan.
Comply with safety programs, including LOTO, permitting, and PPE requirements, at all times.
Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Stop observed unsafe acts, follow facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report safety hazards, and support safety policies and programs.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
8% 401(k) match.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with an additional company contribution toward retirement each year.
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, including monthly contributions toward independent babysitters.
Wellness Incentive and 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 and prescription drug benefits starting on day one.
Dental insurance starting on day one.
Vision insurance starting on day one.
Pet benefits starting on day one.
Mental health benefits starting on day one.
Partners Helping Partners program providing support to employees experiencing hardship.
$3 night-shift premium and $1 weekend premium.