3rd Shift Machine Maintenance Technician 3

Michigan Turkey Producers • Wyoming, MI

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About The Position

This is a hands-on, non-production role responsible for maintaining and repairing plant equipment in accordance with USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards. Under the supervision of the Maintenance and Refrigeration Manager, the technician performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds, and projects safely and efficiently. The role also sets an example for other technicians through training and coaching.

The technician responds to equipment line calls, with down equipment taking priority over other responsibilities; tracks parts usage and orders replacement parts within the specified budget; manages contracted projects from start to finish; assists Refrigeration Specialists as required; and participates in HAZMAT. Work takes place in a wet, cold, slippery, and sometimes confined environment, with physical demands that include reaching equipment at heights of up to 17 feet and lifting or tightening equipment weighing up to approximately 70 pounds.

Requirements

• Journeyman or accredited certification in machine repair, or five years of machine repair experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills, including PLC and VFD experience.
• Ability to TIG weld stainless steel to food-grade standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, earplugs, a hard hat, hair net, protective coat, and impervious boots.
• Ability to perform the role's physical functions, including twisting, bending, reaching, and sitting for eight hours or the duration of the shift.
• Ability to access equipment below floor level and up to 17 feet high, including working in confined spaces of 2 by 2 feet or larger.
• Ability to perform continuous equipment repairs in wet, cold, slippery, uneven, and sloped work areas for up to 10–12 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and tighten equipment weighing up to approximately 70 pounds.
• Ability to make machine repairs safely and efficiently in a demanding, fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment in a timely, thorough, and efficient manner.
• Respond to line calls professionally, safely, and promptly; prioritize down equipment over other responsibilities.
• Perform emergency repairs, rebuilds, and projects on plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Track parts usage and order replacement parts as needed within the specified budget.
• Manage contracted projects from start to finish.
• Assist Refrigeration Specialists as required.
• Participate in HAZMAT.
• Train and coach other technicians and set an example for them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed