Maintenance Technician; Night Shift

Overview

Continental Dairy Facilities is the first state‑of‑the‑art powder milk and butter facility owned by Select Milk Producers. The plant, located in Coopersville, Michigan, produces over 300,000 pounds of dry non‑fat milk per day. The company places a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability and employee well‑being.

Coopersville, Michigan

Night shift 6:00pm – 6:30am (2‑2‑3 schedule). Must be willing to work weekends and holidays that fall into schedule.

Hourly rate: $33.00 – $38.00 per hour (based on qualifications). Night shift premium: $1.25. Competitive benefit package.

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing all facility and production equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. The role encompasses robotics, fluid movement systems, conveyors, boilers, air compressors, HVAC systems, chemical treatment systems and electrical systems.

• Perform repairs or preventive maintenance on electrical systems (24
  
  VDC to 480
  
  VAC 3phase), mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC and networks, robotics, boilers and chemical treatment systems.
• Read and interpret documents, drawings, procedures and manuals.
• Problem‑solve and troubleshoot equipment.
• Evaluate facilities, equipment and infrastructure to determine need for corrective and/or preventive maintenance work.
• Ensure equipment and machines are properly maintained and in good working order according to manufacturing specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records.
• Assist with modification or repair work performed by outside contractors, vendors and consultants.
• Communicate effectively with production employees, other maintenance technicians and department management.
• Participate in plant safety, health and environmental programs.
• Capable and willing to work overtime.
• Perform other duties assigned and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least three years’ experience with troubleshooting, control devices, pneumatics, mechanics and electrical repair.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Post‑secondary education and/or technical trade certificate.
• PLC/Logic/automation training certificate.
• Welding certificate or fabrication experience.
• Experience operating a powder dairy plant.
• Prior food production experience.

• Competitive pay and night shift premium.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $7,500 per year.

Maintenance Supervisor

Non‑Exempt

Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices and decisions, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected status.