Food Maintenance Tech

The Maintenance Technician position in Madison Heights is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and equipment in their food manufacturing facility.

Pay & Schedule· $26.00

2nd shift- Mon-Fri 3:00pm-11:00pm Overtime on weekdays and weekends as needed

Primary Responsibilities·

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on: Production equipment

• Packaging machinery
• Conveyors
• Boilers
• Refrigeration systems
• Building/facility infrastructure·

Complete preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.

Follow Lockout/Tagout and other safety procedures.

Work with Production and Quality teams to ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, GMP, and OSHA standards.

Maintain maintenance records, parts inventory, and equipment performance logs.·

Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects. · Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications·

• High school diploma or GED required.·

• Technical degree/certification in Maintenance, Mechatronics, or Industrial Technology preferred.

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.·

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read and write English proficiently.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly.

• Comfortable standing for 8-10 hours, climbing ladders, working at heights, and in confined spaces.

• Willingness to wear required PPE

You should be proficient in:

• Food Safety Standards
• Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Boilers
• Conveyors
• Packaging Machinery
• Refrigeration Systems