What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd Shift Machine Maintenance Tech Level 3 position at Michigan Turkey Producers?
Essential Functions of Role:
This is a hands-on, senior-level maintenance position responsible for ensuring plant equipment remains safe, reliable, and efficient. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role serves as a highly skilled technical resource, specializing in advanced troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, and control systems within a food manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities Include and Accountable For:
- Advanced Maintenance Execution & Troubleshooting:
- Execute preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, rebuilds, and planned work in compliance with USDA, HACCP, GMP, and company standards.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in diagnosing and resolving complex equipment failures, including electrical and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs).
- Perform advanced troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with minimal supervision.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions with a sense of urgency to restore operations.
- Support less experienced mechanics by providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support when needed.
- Reliability, Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis:
- Participate in root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures and contribute to implementing effective corrective actions.
- Identify and communicate opportunities to improve equipment reliability, PM effectiveness, and system performance.
- Support continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing downtime, improving safety, and increasing equipment efficiency.
- Follow disciplined startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting practices to protect equipment health.
- Work Order Execution & Maintenance Discipline:
- Execute assigned maintenance work orders efficiently and accurately, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
- Maintain strong adherence to preventive maintenance schedules and standards.
- Accurately document work performed, parts used, and observations in the maintenance management system.
- Communicate equipment conditions, risks, and follow-up needs to maintenance leadership and operations.
- Technical Support & Knowledge Sharing:
- Act as a resource for troubleshooting and repair techniques, sharing knowledge and best practices with the maintenance team.
- Assist in training and onboarding Level 1 and Level 2 mechanics through hands-on support and guidance.
- Promote proper maintenance practices, safety standards, and technical discipline within the team.
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance:
- Comply with all electrical codes, OSHA standards, LOTO procedures, arc flash requirements, and company safety policies.
- Perform all work in a safe manner and proactively identify and address potential hazards.
- Support safety initiatives, audits, and inspections as required.
- Documentation, Reporting & Communication:
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance activities, troubleshooting steps, and equipment changes.
- Communicate effectively with maintenance leadership and operations regarding equipment status and repair timelines.
- Provide input on recurring issues, reliability concerns, and maintenance improvements.
- Safety Performance:
- Maintain a strong personal safety record with zero lost-time incidents.
- Proactively identify and address safety risks during maintenance activities.
- Complete corrective maintenance related to safety risks within established timelines.
- Quality Performance:
- Support identification of maintenance-related quality issues and assist in resolving root causes.
- Execute corrective maintenance actions impacting product quality within required timeframes.
- Equipment Uptime:
- Maximize equipment uptime through effective troubleshooting and high-quality repairs.
- Support preventive maintenance completion targets (PM > 90%) and timely corrective maintenance execution.
- Identify and communicate recurring downtime issues and improvement opportunities.
- Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
- Minimum of 5–8 years of industrial maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or similarly regulated production environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Skills & Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs preferred.
- Proficiency with maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a hands-on approach.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively to changing production needs.
- Additional Information:
- Flexibility in hours may be necessary to support business needs, which will be planned out in advance.
- Weekend work may be required to support production, projects, or maintenance needs.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Physical Qualifications:
The physical demands listed below represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Must be able to perform all essential job functions safely and effectively.
- Must be able to lift and torque equipment weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Must be able to work at heights up to 17 feet for inspection or repair of equipment.
- Must be able to work in wet, cold, and uneven environments, including sloped or pitched flooring and steps throughout work areas.
- Must be able to stand, bend, twist, reach, and move continuously for 10–12 hours or for the full duration of the shift.
- Must be able to work underneath, on, or around equipment, including in confined spaces as small as 2 feet by 2 feet.
- Must be able to perform repairs efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes:
- Ear plugs
- Hard hat
- Hair net
- Protective coat or smock
- Forearm protection
- Plastic gloves
- Cotton gloves
- Ability to work in standard office conditions when needed.
- Ability to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, copier, labeler, and laminator.
- Ability to clearly hear and understand verbal instructions, alarms, and emergency signals, and to respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Ability to read and comprehend written and printed materials, including computer screens and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both oral and written form.
- Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
MTP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTP is proud to have a tobacco, drug, and alcohol free work environment.