First Shift Machine Maintenance Technician, Level 2

Job overview

The First Shift Machine Maintenance Technician, Level 2 role is onsite in Grand Rapids, MI, and pays $24 per hour. The technician supports plant equipment maintenance at Michigan Turkey Producers, following USDA, HACCP, GMFP, and company standards. The role performs preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds, and projects to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. Timely response to equipment issues and coaching other technicians support plant uptime, safety, and departmental performance.

What you'll do

• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, rebuilds, and equipment projects
• respond to line calls
• track parts usage and order replacements within budget
• manage contracted projects
• assist refrigeration specialists as required
• participate in HAZMAT
• train and coach other technicians
• follow applicable plant and safety standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

machine maintenance technician

level 2

first shift

preventive maintenance

emergency repairs

plc and vfd

tig welding

grand rapids mi

michigan turkey producers

$24/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires journeyman or accredited machine repair certification or five years of machine repair experience, electrical troubleshooting with PLC and VFD experience, and TIG welding stainless steel to food-grade standards. The role involves a wet, cold environment and equipment repairs.

About the employer

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