Maintenance Technician I, Electrical Controls
About The Position
Kilwins Quality Confections is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help keep production and facility equipment running safely and reliably. The role supports electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, with a focus on electrical controls. It is a development role with mentoring from an experienced technician, Electrical Safety Program training, and a defined path toward becoming a Level 2 Qualified Electrical Worker. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, assists with troubleshooting and equipment upgrades, and documents work and changes. The role also supports facility maintenance, line tear-downs and reassembly, and sanitation as needed. The schedule is second shift, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday, in Petoskey, Michigan. Occasional overtime, weekend work, and on-call support may be needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, electrical work, or a manufacturing environment, or equivalent technical training.
- Basic electrical knowledge, including use of a multimeter and ability to read schematics.
- Mechanical aptitude and commitment to working safely.
- Willingness to complete the Electrical Safety Program qualification process.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
- Exposure to PLC/HMI platforms such as Allen-Bradley or Siemens and to VFDs.
- Food or confectionery manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NEC, and MIOSHA.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, sensors, and production equipment according to manufacturer documentation and specifications.
- Read and use electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Perform basic electrical testing and troubleshooting with rated test equipment; replace components such as fuses, breakers, contactors, and sensors.
- Assist senior technicians with troubleshooting VFDs, PLCs, and HMIs.
- Install, align, and calibrate sensors, motors, conveyors, and other automated equipment.
- Support equipment upgrades and modifications, and document all changes.
- Follow lockout/tagout, MIOSHA, and Kilwins Electrical Safety Program practices.
- Document work in the CMMS and communicate across shifts and departments.
- Assist with facilities maintenance, line tear-downs and reassembly, and sanitation as needed.
- Represent Kilwins’ Core Values, Core Purpose, and Brand Promise in all activities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for eligible team members.
- Basic and voluntary life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match: 100% of the first 3% of pay contributed and 50% of the next 2%, for a maximum match of 4%; matching contributions are immediately fully vested.
- Three weeks of paid time off.
- 50% discount in company-managed retail stores.
- Chocolate made at the Petoskey, Michigan facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
