Industrial Maintenance Technician- Night shift- Battle Creek

Prairie Farms Dairy • Battle Creek, MI

2d • 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. The role involves maintaining and repairing production equipment and facilities, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and performing preventive maintenance. Work may be carried out independently or with a team in a fast-paced production environment. The position is based in Battle Creek, Michigan, and offers a night shift schedule of 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., with three- and four-day work weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in an industrial maintenance-related field.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, belt systems, motors, pumps, and other industrial machine components.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and climates.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull product weighing up to 50 pounds out of confined spaces and occasionally lift product overhead.
• Ability to stand, kneel, climb ladders, and meet other physical requirements as needed.

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 lubrication-system work.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics; install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair facilities and production equipment up to 480-volt, three-phase systems.
• Troubleshoot and rewire 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.
• Repair and maintain equipment as needed during production, independently or as part of a team.
• Follow safe work practices and directions, and work with minimal supervision.
• Work off shifts and overtime as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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