Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This 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.

• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, including low-voltage systems (110V/24V), sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motors
• Use a voltmeter to safely test, diagnose, and verify electrical circuits and components, identifying the root cause of equipment issues
• Connect a laptop to PLCs to perform basic PLC troubleshooting and locate faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or comparable systems
• Serve as the first point of on-site issue identification before involving remote controls engineers, clearly communicating findings and supporting further diagnostics
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting and repair on conveyors, including motors, valves, hoses, and related components
• Maintain and repair industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that operate on pneumatics and hydraulics, including work on valves and hoses as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on machines and equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical diagrams to support accurate repairs and installations

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including the ability to use a voltmeter for low-voltage troubleshooting at 110V and 24V
• Ability to diagnose and repair low-voltage sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motors
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills, including connecting a laptop to identify faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or similar PLC platforms
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting experience with conveyors, including motors, valves, and hoses
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings
• Experience with industrial maintenance, including machine repair and machine maintenance in a production environment

This 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.