Maintenance Technician II - B-Shift ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Chobani•Norton Shores, MI

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the timely repair and preventative maintenance of plant equipment, including filling machines, metal detectors, case erectors, packers, sealers, pasteurizers, motors, pumps, and conveying equipment. The role requires hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical breakdowns in manufacturing production equipment. Technicians must follow established safety, GMP, environmental, and plant technical standards, as well as applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations, including OSHA, FDA, EPA, and SQF requirements. The Maintenance Technician II responds promptly to maintenance calls and work orders, troubleshoots equipment issues, supports operations, and identifies root causes and opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency. The position may require a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is active and may involve standing and working on your feet for up to 12 hours, lifting or moving up to 60 pounds, climbing ladders, working at heights or overhead, entering confined spaces, and working in very hot or very cool environments. Chobani is a food maker focused on making high-quality, nutritious food accessible to more people and supporting its communities. The company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, creamers, and coffee and meal products. This is a full-time position with a stated salary range of $29.50 per hour plus bonus, equity, and benefits; the upper end of the range is not specified in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years of experience in a food production or manufacturing environment operating, repairing, or troubleshooting filling, packaging, or other processing equipment.
Experience with a combination of pumps, mechanical drives, lubrication, fasteners, piping, proper tool use, motors, pneumatics, sensors, proximity switches, automatic valves, and other basic mechanical systems and processes.
Practical ability to operate power tools and maintenance shop equipment.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics.
Ability to use technical manuals and precision measurement tools.
Ability to work with work orders and CMMS/EAM systems in web-based computer applications.
Ability to work on your feet for up to 12 hours.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 60 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights and overhead, work in confined spaces, and work in very hot and very cool environments.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday; the role also regularly requires talking and hearing.
Must be punctual and maintain good attendance.
Sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with all levels of plant personnel, explain different points of view, and listen effectively.
Ability to perform independently, serve as a resource to others, explain complex nuances, improve processes, and address both targeted and broader issues.
Ability to understand and discuss the application and implications of process changes.
Energy, resilience, determination, analytical skills, and the ability to multitask and shift priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical trade school certification, applicable military certifications, vocational training, or a journeyman license.
Previous dairy, food, or beverage industry experience.

Responsibilities

Repair and perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment, including filling and packaging machinery, processing equipment, motors, pumps, and conveying equipment.
Rapidly assess, analyze, and resolve complex equipment problems, using intermediate troubleshooting methods and working with varying levels of ambiguity.
Respond promptly to maintenance calls and work orders with a positive demeanor and a teaching mentality.
Assist operations personnel in solving issues and improving efficiencies, and serve as a technical resource by providing guidance and assistance.
Investigate symptoms and identify root causes of problems.
Follow standard work orders and instructions, complete routine tasks accurately, and check work for mistakes.
Follow applicable safety, EHS, GMP, FS&Q, environmental, plant technical, and regulatory policies and procedures.
Identify and report EHS and FS&Q issues and prevent employees from performing unsafe or improper tasks.
Contribute to the team and identify and implement continuous improvement and reliability opportunities.
Manage competing priorities and adapt to changing work demands while maintaining focus and professionalism.
Work a flexible schedule as needed, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus incentives
Immediate paid time off
Paid volunteer opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Employee recognition programs
Free yogurt
Equity
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
Employee assistance program
Fitness discounts
On-site gym access at certain locations
120 hours of paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid volunteer time off