Electrical/Controls Maintenance Technician

Lake Odessa, MI 48849

Employment Type: Perm Job Category: Electrical Engineer Job Number: 25076

Job Description


Electrical/Controls Maintenance Technician
Location: Lake Odessa, MI
Type: Full-Time | Shift: 2nd
Compensation: Up to $41.00/hour
Sign-on Bonus: $5,000

Overview
Join a global leader in the food production space, where 160,000+ employees are focused on building a safer, more sustainable future. This opportunity is with a company that supports customers ranging from grocery retailers and foodservice operators to exporters and manufacturers, specifically within the protein and salt segment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.

  • Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, analog/digital control systems, and motor controls.

  • Perform equipment inspections, diagnose faults, and implement improvements.

  • Support safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification.

  • Interpret and work from engineering documents (blueprints, schematics, P&IDs).

  • Partner with supervisors and production to prioritize and execute maintenance plans.

  • Complete documentation including work orders, daily pass-downs, and closeout reports.

  • Operate and maintain electronic control systems, plant instrumentation, and data collection tools.

  • Contribute to developing preventative maintenance programs for control systems.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License – State of Michigan

  • 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience

  • Proficiency in reading/interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and wiring schematics

  • Experience with PLC troubleshooting (preferably Allen-Bradley) and ladder logic

  • Willingness to join Hazmat team and work off-shifts/weekends if required

  • Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude

  • Working knowledge of standard test/calibration equipment

  • Basic computer skills and eagerness to learn systems like SAP

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in food processing/manufacturing environments

  • Ability to use RTD calibrators, digital multimeters, and 4–20 mA units

  • Advanced troubleshooting in 480 VAC 3-phase, 120 VAC, and 24VDC systems

  • Knowledge of serial communications and troubleshooting ASCII devices

  • Self-starter with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills

What’s In It for You?

  • $3/hr Weekly Attendance Bonus

  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage

  • Health & Wellness Incentives

  • Paid Vacation & Holidays

  • 401(k) with Company Matching

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Discounts

Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Compensation Range: $62,400 – $85,280 annually
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Overtime Eligible: Yes
Remote/Travel: No travel or remote work required
Relocation: Not available

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