3rd shift Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Kent Quality Foods, a premier manufacturer of specialty meat products, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to work 3rd shift at our Hudsonville facility. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, likes solving hands-on equipment and facility challenges, and wants to work for a company that invests in its people and operations. We are a well-established business with almost seven decades of success, and even if you do not know our name, you will surely know our products. As Maintenance Technician you will use your strong electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical system troubleshooting capabilities to ensure our equipment and facility operates properly by performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs in breakdown situations. You will complete assigned work orders in accordance with procedures, schematics or manuals in a timely manner and conduct daily inspections and walk throughs as time allows. Qualified candidates will bring:3 years of relevant experience in a production, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or similar hands-on maintenance environment. Strong electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical system troubleshooting capabilities.Respect and adherence for safe work practices and quality control.Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.A willingness to learn from and share best practice approaches with peers within the maintenance department.Ability to communicate maintenance updates to peers, other departments, management, and employees.A strong work ethic; able to work independently.A results-oriented mindset with a willingness to take ownership for outcomes.Basic math skills plus fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work in a refrigerated production environment, and occasionally lift 70 lbs., and use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and equipment to perform duties. This is a 3rd shift position, Monday through Friday, with shifts beginning between 9:00 and 10:00pm and averaging 8-12 hours per day. Occasional Saturday work may be required based on facility needs. Starting pay rate of $26.00 per hour, plus a $3 per hour shift differential. Eligible for attendance bonus valued at $1 per hour. Kent Quality Foods offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health benefits and retirement benefits. Apply online at KQF.com or in person at our Hudsonville location located at 3426 Quincy St. Hudsonville MI 49426.