What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Roskam Foods?
Roskam Foods
Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
Position Description and Purpose: Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners.
What you get:
- A growing company with a family feel
- Weekly pay
- Market competitive wages
- 401K
- A variety of affordable benefit options (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
- No cost medical options with CareATC
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the job training options
- Tuition assistance options
What you do:
The Maintenance Technician will work as a team, minimizing production downtime by proactively responding to maintenance calls and executing preventative maintenance strategies. As a maintenance technician, you will also hone your skills on Allen Bradley PLC’s, Fanuc Robots (stackers, palletizers, wrappers), welding/fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and more.
The Maintenance Technician will have experience in or ability to learn:
- Electrical: 24V to 480V, single phase or three phase
- Welding: MIG, TIG, Stick
- Industrial Maintenance - Troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or military equivalent
- Reading and interpreting blueprints: electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic
Bonus Skills:
- An AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus
- 3-5 years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent
- Troubleshooting of PLC’s and experience with Ladder Logic
- Completion of an apprenticeship/journeyman program is desired
- Veterans encouraged to apply
What you need:
- High school diploma and/or applicable experience
- 1 or more years of previous experience in plant maintenance, machine repair, or military equivalent (highly preferred)
Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K plan with company match.
AAP/EEO Statement:
Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer.
