Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This 3rd shift Maintenance Technician role focuses on maintaining, servicing, and repairing plant equipment in a clean food manufacturing facility. You perform preventive maintenance, complete work orders, and ensure production machinery operates safely and efficiently. The position is based at a manufacturing plant in Sparta, Michigan and works on a weekday night shift, with no weekend work because a dedicated weekend crew is in place.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service mechanical equipment, machinery, and components to support continuous production operations.
• Perform skilled repair services on mechanical, electrical, and building systems and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Conduct periodic inspections of equipment and systems to evaluate condition and identify repair or maintenance needs.
• Review maintenance requests and determine appropriate corrective actions and timelines.
• Identify parts and materials needed for repair or replacement and place orders as necessary to ensure timely completion of work.
• Supervise or coordinate the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of switches, cables, and other related equipment to ensure optimum usage and product quality.
• Schedule and coordinate installation support and service operations to align with production requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) and accurately complete associated work orders and documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance and repair work complies with company requirements, standards, and procedures.
• Follow and promote established safety procedures and practices in all maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production and other plant teams to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring problems and suggesting long-term solutions.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of industrial machine repair experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Hands-on experience repairing hydraulic systems and components.
• Experience repairing conveyors, fillers, labelers, and sensors used in production lines.
• Ability to perform mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs on plant equipment.
• Skill in performing preventive maintenance and completing detailed work orders.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and ability to work safely around moving machinery and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Organizational skills to schedule and coordinate maintenance, installation, and service activities.
• Ability to identify required parts and materials and manage ordering processes.
• Clear communication skills to work effectively with maintenance leadership and production teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is highly preferred and considered a strong asset.
• Experience working with clean manufacturing processes and standards.
• Familiarity with building systems maintenance in a production facility.
• Comfort working independently on a 3rd shift with limited direct supervision.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
• Attention to detail in documentation and adherence to company procedures.

Why Work Here?

You join a clean, well-established food manufacturing operation that values safety, reliability, and quality. The weekday 3rd shift schedule helps support work-life balance by eliminating weekend work, thanks to a dedicated weekend crew. You work with a stable set of production technologies in an environment that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth in maintenance and industrial repair.

Work Environment

The role is based at a food manufacturing facility in Sparta, Michigan. The plant operates a clean production environment with conveyors, fillers, labelers, sensors, hydraulic systems, and associated mechanical and electrical equipment. You work on 3rd shift with a shift premium, and weekends are covered by a separate crew, so regular weekend work is not required. The environment emphasizes strict safety and cleanliness standards typical of food manufacturing, with appropriate attire and personal protective equipment aligned to plant safety and hygiene requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sparta, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sparta,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.