Electrical/Controls Maintenance Technician

Electrical/Controls Maintenance Technician

Location: Lake Odessa, MI
Shift: 2nd Shift | Type: Full-Time | Seniority: Mid-Senior Level

Position Overview

A well-established organization in the manufacturing and production sector is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support operations on 2nd shift. This is a hands-on, critical maintenance role for professionals with strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills especially those experienced in fast-paced food production environments.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical issues without direct supervision
• Operate and maintain standard tools, including power tools, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair analog and digital control devices, 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls, and low-voltage systems (120 VAC / 24 VDC)
• Use tools such as oscilloscopes, VOMs, and 4-20 mA calibration units for diagnostics
• Apply PLC and ladder logic knowledge, preferably with Allen-Bradley systems
• Perform preventive and annual maintenance (PMs) to reduce downtime
• Read and interpret mechanical/electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams

️ Systems & Process Reliability

• Maintain process equipment per industry standards
• Assist in implementation of preventive maintenance procedures for electronically controlled equipment and plant instrumentation
• Troubleshoot issues with plant data collection systems and serial communication devices (e.g. bar-code readers, digital displays, terminals, wireless networks)
• Participate in corrective and planned maintenance; report issues in detailed work orders

Daily Operations

• Independently prioritize daily workload
• Acquire necessary tools, materials, and documentation for planned or reactive work
• Prepare and secure the worksite with all safety measures (scaffolding, tags, notifications, etc.)
• Communicate via written daily pass-downs, including issue summaries and actions taken
• Return unused tools and materials and complete functional validation testing as required

Safety & Environment

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification
• Report and correct unsafe conditions
• Actively participate in safety initiatives; support a strong personal safety culture
• Be willing to join Hazmat response team if required

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Electrical or Maintenance Journeyman License Michigan (REQUIRED)
• 3+ years manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Proven troubleshooting skills (both electrical and mechanical)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including P&IDs and schematics
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, especially ladder logic
• Ability to work off-shift and weekends when needed
• Strong written communication for documenting work activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a food processing environment
• Ability to troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs and systems
• Proficiency with test and calibration equipment (RTD calibrators, digital multimeters, etc.)
• Working knowledge of SAP/PPE systems or similar enterprise tools
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance strategies in industrial environments

Additional Notes

• A weekly attendance bonus program is offered
• Candidates must be self-starters, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision
• No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is provided

️ Important:
This role requires a valid Electrical/Maintenance Journeyman License issued in the State of Michigan.
Experience with Allen-Bradley programming and diagnostics is a strong asset.
Candidates without the required license or hands-on PLC troubleshooting skills will not be considered.