Maintenance Technician - Nights

Shoreline Fruit is the largest tart cherry producer in North America operating nearly 6000 acres of cherry orchards right here in Michigan, growing and producing over 25 million pounds of cherries each year. We are a grower owned company built from two families' stories filled with pride and hard work that continues to grow in its reach of customers here and around the globe. Working at our production facility, you will be joining the team that processes the finest cherry products and other dried fruits available anywhere in the world. We are dedicated to the continuous improvement of our products, processes, people, and in becoming a better employer every day.

We are searching for an awesome maintenance technician that works well with others and is also able to function well on their own to analyze root causes and provide solutions beyond band aid fixes.

Night Shift: 6:50 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. in a 4 day on/4 day off rotation schedule (4 day vacation every week!)

Salary and Benefits: We offer good pay, great benefits, and cool incentives for our Maintenance Technicians - a full career package.

• Pay Range: $24-$30/hr + $1 night shift premium
• Four 12 hour shifts with overtime pay for hours over 40
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurances, Flexible Spending Accounts available after 60 days of employment
• 401K w/company matching available after 6 months of employment
• Two weeks paid-time-off accrual starts at hire date and can be used after 60 days of employment
• Voluntary overtime is available

Position Summary: Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the repair, installation, adjustment, and/or maintenance of industrial production and processing machinery while maintaining a strong focus on safety and good manufacturing practices.

Primary Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance functions.
• Repair or maintain the operating condition of production and processing machinery
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear
• Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to ensure proper operation and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery
• Record repairs performed, parts used, and time
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Read service guides to find information needed to perform repairs.
• Inspect and test equipment in order to locate damage or worn parts and diagnose malfunctions.
• Responsible for troubleshooting (electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and plumbing) and repairing equipment in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for improvements in quality, cost, or efficiency of automation equipment.
• Performs various maintenance work and/or repairs in an efficient and timely manner.
• Operates and maintains equipment and tools for work performed.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and/or move a minimum weight of 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high, precarious places up to elevations of 50 feet.
• Have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small parts.

We are located at:
10106 US-31
Williamsburg, MI 49690

Shoreline Fruit is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where we all feel we belong .