Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThis role supports a refrigerated food and beverage production facility by providing hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a strong emphasis on electrical troubleshooting. You will diagnose and repair production equipment working closely with remote controls engineers while serving as the first line of on-site troubleshooting.Job ResponsibilitiesPerform advanced electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, including low-voltage systems (110V/24V), sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motorsUse a voltmeter to safely test, diagnose, and verify electrical circuits and components, identifying the root cause of equipment issuesConnect a laptop to PLCs to perform basic PLC troubleshooting and locate faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or comparable systemsServe as the first point of on-site issue identification before involving remote controls engineers, clearly communicating findings and supporting further diagnosticsConduct mechanical troubleshooting and repair on conveyors, including motors, valves, hoses, and related componentsMaintain and repair industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that operate on pneumatics and hydraulics, including work on valves and hoses as neededPerform preventive maintenance tasks on machines and equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset lifeInterpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical diagrams to support accurate repairs and installationsEssential SkillsStrong electrical troubleshooting experience, including the ability to use a voltmeter for low-voltage troubleshooting at 110V and 24VAbility to diagnose and repair low-voltage sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motorsBasic PLC troubleshooting skills, including connecting a laptop to identify faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or similar PLC platformsHands-on mechanical troubleshooting experience with conveyors, including motors, valves, and hosesAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawingsExperience with industrial maintenance, including machine repair and machine maintenance in a production environmentThis is a Permanent position based out of Ferndale, MI. The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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).This is a fully onsite position in Ferndale, MI. This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2026.