Maintenance Lead Technician

Job overview

The Maintenance Lead Technician role is onsite in Grand Rapids, MI, with compensation of $30 per hour. The position supports plant equipment maintenance and repair at Michigan Turkey Producers. The role helps maintain mechanical uptime and safe, efficient plant operations by performing preventive maintenance, responding to equipment calls, managing repairs and projects, and coaching other technicians. It also supports compliance with USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards.

What you'll do

• Set an example for technicians through training and coaching
• perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds, and projects on plant equipment
• respond to line calls safely and promptly, prioritizing down equipment
• track parts usage and order replacements within budget
• manage contracted projects from start to finish
• assist refrigeration specialists as required
• participate in HAZMAT.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance lead technician

michigan turkey producers

grand rapids mi

onsite

plant equipment

preventive maintenance

emergency repairs

machine repair

plc

vfd

tig welding

$30/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hands-on, non-production operations role; requires machine repair experience or certification, PLC and VFD troubleshooting, and TIG welding stainless steel to food-grade standards.

About the employer

Michigan Turkey Producers is hiring for this role. Industry: Poultry Processing. Sector: 31.