Maintenance Technician

Onsite | Full-Time

Kowalski Companies, Inc. is a 105-year-old family-owned company that manufactures quality food products. With three facilities located in Michigan and Ohio, we are looking for a partner to continue the legacy.

We are looking to add an experienced Maintenance Technician to our growing team! If you have experience with equipment repair, HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems — and you’re eager to learn and expand your skills — this is a great opportunity for you. You’ll work alongside experienced staff, gain valuable exposure, and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

• Operate, dismantle, repair, and reassemble production equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) to keep operations running.
• Respond quickly to requests from management, QA, and production staff.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with plant staff.
• Work from schematics, prints, and written/verbal instructions.
• Perform building and plumbing repairs, welding, cutting, and pipe fitting.
• Collaborate with outside vendors on building and equipment services.
• Support any of our three plant locations when needed.
• Safely operate forklifts and other equipment.
• Complete tasks with minimal direct supervision.

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent); trade-related training preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing (food production experience is a plus!).
• Strong mechanical ability and knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems.
• Forklift operator license (or ability to obtain).

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Discount
• Learn from experienced maintenance staff
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team
• Opportunities for skill development and growth

• 8–10-hour shifts
• Day shift, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend availability as needed

If you’re a hands‑on problem solver with a passion for keeping operations running, we want to hear from you! Submit your resume and join a team where your skills will be valued and your knowledge will grow.