Job Title:
Maintenance Technician (Electrical/PLC)
Client:
Food Manufacturing Company Location:
Lake Odessa, MI Job Type:
Full-Time (Permanent)
Shift:
2nd Shift Job Summary Hands-on maintenance role focused on electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, and equipment reliability in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Critical for minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth production operations. Key Responsibilities Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical equipment issues Troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred) Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance Maintain automation systems, controls, and instrumentation Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and P&IDs Use diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibration tools) Follow safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Respond quickly to breakdowns and restore operations Document maintenance activities and work orders Core Duties Electrical & PLC troubleshooting Mechanical repair & maintenance Equipment uptime & reliability support Root cause analysis Maintenance documentation & compliance Work Environment / Role Nature Food manufacturing plant (high-speed production) Physically active, hands-on role Fast-paced with downtime-critical operations Requires flexibility for weekends/off-shifts Required Skills PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley)
- 3-5 years Electrical systems (motors, drives, sensors)
- 3-6 years Mechanical maintenance & repair
- 2-5 years Blueprint & schematic reading
- 2+ years Troubleshooting & root cause analysis
- 3+ years Diagnostic tools (multimeter, oscilloscope)
- 2+ years Preferred Skills Food manufacturing experience
SAP / CMMS
systems Instrumentation (RTDs, 4-20 mA systems) Automation systems maintenance Certifications / Education Electrical or Maintenance Journeyman License (Michigan)
- Required High School Diploma or GED Technical Degree (Electrical/Mechatronics)
- Preferred Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation & Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Life & Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health & Wellness Incentives Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Discounts Top 3 Must-Have Skills Strong PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley)
- 3-5 years Electrical maintenance in manufacturing
- 3+ years Hands-on troubleshooting & root cause analysis
- 3+ years IND_
NIT Pay:
$38.00
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Life insurance Paid time off
Experience:
PLC troubleshooting : 3 years (Required) Electrical systems : 3 years (Required) Electrical troubleshooting: 2 years (Required)
Work Location:
In person