Maintenance Technician (ElectricalPLC)

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

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