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Controls Engineer Technician- 3rd Shift
Job in
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49504, USA
Listed on 2026-07-22
Listing for:
Founders Brewing Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-22
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Electrician/ Electrician Installation, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Provide operational expertise and hands-on troubleshooting in the areas of programming, electrical systems and equipment, operational technology, and controls to assist the Brewery Team in the safe and efficient production of World Class Beer in a 24/7 environment. Optimize safe electrical function of all current equipment, to maintain food safe quality production by performing the following duties:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Works with Maintenance Management to schedule and perform electrical related preventative maintenance, repairs and optimization.
* Works with Brewery Teams to maintain, optimize and troubleshoot equipment to fulfill business demands.
* Supports the growth of the maintenance department to build capability in electrical systems and technology understanding of the maintenance technicians
* Support the documentation of historical data and work documentation within electronic maintenance work order system
* Ability to assemble, install, trouble-shoot and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
* Maintains electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the county, state and federal levels.
* Performs installation and maintenance work as part of a team of skilled trade workers.
* Responsible for observing and following all company and OSHA related safety guidelines and programs
* Professionally represent Founders at trade related events.
* Some travel is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot, program, integrate and optimize existing systems and PLC's.
* Industrial troubleshooting experience to assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, PLC's and building wiring, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
* Proficient in various PLC, HMI and Robotic programming
* Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting VFD's and tuning PID's
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Self-starter with ability to support the goals and direction of the brewery maintenance team
* Ability to read, interpret, and maintain electrical drawings.
* Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, lifts and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring and equipment.
* Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, on call and overtime.
Education and/or Experience
* Industrial Maintenance Technician with Electrical concentration with significant experience
* Associates Degree in a related technical field with experience in control systems
* Experience in beer, beverage, bottling and/or food manufacturing is a bonus
Compensation & Benefits:
* Competitive Salary Range
* Health, dental, vision, and other coverage for all employees starts date of hire.
* 401(k) matching
* Paid time off, volunteer time, and floating holidays
* Employee Assistance Program
* Paid sabbaticals with tenure
* Paid parental leave for all employees
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