Maintenance Technician- 29th Street

Position Description and Purpose: 

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician will work as a team, minimizing production downtime by proactively responding to maintenance calls and executing preventative maintenance strategies. As a maintenance technician, you will also hone your skills on Allen Bradley PLC’s, Fanuc Robots (stackers, palletizers, wrappers), welding/fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and more.

The Maintenance Technician will have experience in or ability to learn:

• Electrical: 24V to 480V, single phase or three phase
• Welding: MIG, TIG, Stick
• Industrial Maintenance - Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or military equivalent
• Reading and interpreting blueprints: electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic

Bonus Skills:

• An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus
• 3-5 years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent 
• Troubleshooting of PLC’s and experience with Ladder Logic
• Completion of an apprenticeship/journeyman program is desired
• Veterans encouraged to apply

What you need:

• High school diploma and/or applicable experience
• 1 or more years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent (highly preferred)

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.