Maintenance Technician I, Electrical Controls

Location: Petoskey, MI
Type: Full-time, hourly, 2nd shift (3:00 PM to 11:00 PM Monday-Friday)
Pay: $26.00 to $33.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications 

Position Summary

Kilwins Quality Confections is looking for a Maintenance Technician to keep our production and facility equipment running safely and reliably. You will support electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, with a focus on electrical controls. This is a development role. You will work with an experienced mentor, complete our Electrical Safety Program training, and build the skills to advance to a Level 2 Qualified Electrical Worker position.

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, sensors, and production equipment, following manufacturer documentation and specifications.
• Read and use electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic prints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Perform basic electrical testing and troubleshooting with rated test equipment, and replace components such as fuses, breakers, contactors, and sensors.
• Assist with troubleshooting VFDs, PLCs, and HMIs alongside senior technicians.
• Install, align, and calibrate sensors, motors, conveyors, and other automated equipment.
• Support equipment upgrades and modifications, and document all changes.
• Follow lockout/tagout, MIOSHA, and Kilwins Electrical Safety Program practices at all times.
• Document work in our CMMS and communicate clearly across shifts and departments.
• Assist with facilities maintenance, line tear downs and reassembly, and sanitation as needed.
• Represent Kilwins’ Core Values, Core Purpose, and Brand Promise in all activities.

Training and Development

• Structured mentoring with a Qualified Electrical Auditor.
• Electrical safety training, AED/CPR, and contact release training.
• Qualification as a Level 1 Qualified Electrical Worker after passing your field audit.
• A defined path to Level 2, with added training and expanded electrical responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 to 3 years in industrial maintenance, electrical work, or a manufacturing environment, or equivalent technical training.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including using a multimeter and reading schematics.
• Mechanical aptitude and a commitment to working safely.
• Willingness to complete the Electrical Safety Program qualification process.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree or technical certificate in Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Exposure to PLC/HMI platforms (Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and VFDs.
• Food or confectionery manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NEC, and MIOSHA.

Physical and Work Environment

• Lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold environments.
• Standing, bending, climbing, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Availability for occasional overtime, weekends, and on-call support.

Benefits

Kilwins offers a competitive benefits package for eligible team members, including:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Match: When you contribute to your 401(k), Kilwins adds to it. We match 100% of the first 3% of pay you contribute, plus 50% of the next 2%, for a maximum match of 4% of your pay. Safe Harbor matching contributions are 100% vested from day one, so the money Kilwins contributes is yours immediately, with no waiting period to earn it. You can choose how much of your pay to contribute and how to invest it.
• Three weeks of paid time off
• 50% discount in our company managed retail stores
• Chocolate made right here in Petoskey, MI

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kilwins is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or to take part in the hiring process, please contact HR at hr@kilwinsfranchise.com.