Industrial Maintenance Technician- Night shift- Battle Creek

Prairie Farms Dairy • Battle Creek, MI

3d • $30 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician works in cooperation with shift supervisors at the Battle Creek plant and nearby distribution center to keep equipment operational. This is a full-time hourly position with night shift availability and 3- and 4-day work weeks. The listed shift is 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. The position pays $29.75–$44 per hour and reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

The role maintains and repairs facility and production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and automation systems. The technician may work independently or with a team in a fast-paced production environment, follow safe work practices, and work off shifts or overtime as needed. Experience with boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration is a plus.

Prairie Farms describes itself as a company with more than 75 years of success, comprised of more than 800 farm families throughout the Midwest and producing products since 1938. The company is an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in an industrial maintenance-related field.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout and high-voltage electrical safety.
• Working knowledge of and ability to use hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with boiler systems and ammonia refrigeration.
• Experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work, including valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor and gearbox replacement, and work on lubrication systems.
• Read and comprehend electrical schematics to install, troubleshoot, perform preventative maintenance, and repair facility and production equipment up to 480 Volts, 3-Phase.
• Troubleshoot and re-wire high-speed equipment, including AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, PLC I/O modules, and servo motors.
• Work with electrical control systems, safety circuits, and automation components such as inductive proximity sensors, photo eye sensors, and mechanical limit switches.
• Work off shifts and overtime as necessary.
• Work in varying temperatures and climates.
• Repair and maintain equipment independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.
• Practice safe working habits, follow directions, and work with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED