Electrical/Controls Maintenance Technician

Job Description

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.

Full-time