Maintenance Technician, Food Manufacturing, 3rd Shift

Job overview

The Maintenance Technician, Food Manufacturing, 3rd Shift role is onsite in Kentwood, MI. Compensation is not specified. The technician supports a growing snack food manufacturing operation producing baked crackers and other snacks for national brands and major retailers. The role maintains and troubleshoots production equipment to reduce downtime and support safe, efficient production. Preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment setup, and coordination with production help keep manufacturing lines operating to quality and food-safety standards.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• troubleshoot breakdowns and production requests
• support GMP, food safety, food defense, BRC, and food quality policies
• interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications
• perform equipment setup, startup, adjustment, changeovers, and shutdowns
• support Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting and equipment projects
• train and assist maintenance technicians and operators
• coordinate with production leadership and contractors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

maintenance technician

kentwood mi

disher

food manufacturing

3rd shift

preventive maintenance

troubleshooting

plc

allen bradley

gmp

food safety

packaging lines

ovens and fryers

apprenticeship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Apprenticeship program, ongoing training including PLC and controls, and potential path toward shift leadership.

Why this role

Third-shift role in a climate-controlled, food-grade environment. The employer offers an apprenticeship program and ongoing training, including PLC and controls, with a path toward shift leadership for those interested. High school diploma or GED required; associate degree is a plus.

About the employer

DISHER is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.