Entry Level Preventive Maintenance Technician

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

6 day work schedule, varies by plant, 45 - 55 hours per week

Pay is flexible based on experience: $22-$26/HR

Location: Detroit, Michigan

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform routine PM tasks on meat-processing equipment such as conveyors, grinders, slicers, vemag machines, mixers, vacuum packers, scales, refrigeration systems, and automated cutting/packaging lines.
• Lubricate equipment, replace worn components, adjust mechanical settings, and verify all safety guards and sensors are functional.
• Inspect and maintain facility equipment and systems as needed.
• Ensure all PM work follows manufacturer guidelines, plant SOPs, and sanitation requirements.

Repairs & Troubleshooting

• Identify early signs of equipment wear or failure, including belts, bearings, motors, electrical components, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Perform minor repairs or adjustments to maintain optimal operation and prevent production downtime.
• Assist maintenance mechanics during major repairs, changeovers, or breakdowns.

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

• Follow all sanitation, GMP, HACCP, and USDA compliance requirements when working on or near production equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks in a manner that prevents contamination of food products and maintains a clean work environment.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), chemical handling, and safety procedures specific to a meat processing facility.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document completed PM tasks, parts usage, and inspection findings in the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Communicate equipment issues or high-risk findings to supervisors and production leads promptly.
• Help update PM schedules, SOPs, and maintenance documentation as needed.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of maintenance experience in a production, facility, building or warehouse environment preferred.
• Technical schooling in mechanical, electrical, or industrial systems is desirable.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, or refrigerated environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and climb for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Work in cold or chilled environments (30–45°ree;F), as well as warm equipment rooms.
• Ability to work around raw meat, sanitation chemicals, and moving machinery.

Work Environment:

• Production floor with cold temperatures, moisture, noise, and industrial equipment.
• May require overtime and weekend availability depending on production schedule.