Maintenance Technician (Electrical/PLC)

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Electrical/PLC) Client: Food Manufacturing Company Location: Lake Odessa, MI Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent) Shift: 2nd Shift Job Summary Hands-on maintenance role focused on electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, and equipment reliability in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Critical for minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth production operations. Key Responsibilities Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical equipment issues Troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred) Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance Maintain automation systems, controls, and instrumentation Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and PandIDs Use diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibration tools) Follow safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Respond quickly to breakdowns and restore operations Document maintenance activities and work orders Core Duties Electrical and PLC troubleshooting Mechanical repair and maintenance Equipment uptime and reliability support Root cause analysis Maintenance documentation and compliance Work Environment / Role Nature Food manufacturing plant (high-speed production) Physically active, hands-on role Fast-paced with downtime-critical operations Requires flexibility for weekends/off-shifts Required Skills PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley) 3 5 years Electrical systems (motors, drives, sensors) 3 6 years Mechanical maintenance and repair 2 5 years Blueprint and schematic reading 2 years Troubleshooting and root cause analysis 3 years Diagnostic tools (multimeter, oscilloscope) 2 years Preferred Skills Food manufacturing experience SAP / CMMS systems Instrumentation (RTDs, 4 20 mA systems) Automation systems maintenance Certifications / Education Electrical or Maintenance Journeyman License (Michigan) Required High School Diploma or GED Technical Degree (Electrical/Mechatronics) Preferred Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation and Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Life and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health and Wellness Incentives Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Discounts Top 3 Must-Have Skills Strong PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley) 3 5 years Electrical maintenance in manufacturing 3 years Hands-on troubleshooting and root cause analysis 3 years #ZR Electrical, Maintanance, PCL