1st shift Maintenance Technician

About the role

Kent Quality Foods, a premier manufacturer of specialty meat products, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our Hudsonville facility. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys variety, likes solving hands-on equipment and facility challenges, and wants to work for a company that invests in its people and operations.

Responsibilities

• Use strong electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical system troubleshooting capabilities to ensure equipment and facility operate properly by performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Complete assigned work orders in accordance with procedures, schematics or manuals in a timely manner.
• Conduct daily inspections and walk-throughs as time allows.

Requirements

• 3 years of relevant experience in a production, manufacturing, industrial maintenance or similar hands-on maintenance environment.
• Strong electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical system troubleshooting capabilities.
• Respect and adherence for safe work practices and quality control.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• A willingness to learn from and share best practice approaches with peers within the maintenance department.
• Ability to communicate maintenance updates to peers, other departments, management and employees.
• A strong work ethic; able to work independently.
• A results-oriented mindset with a willingness to take ownership for outcomes.
• Basic math skills plus fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work in a refrigerated production environment, and occasionally lift up to 70 lbs., and use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and equipment to perform duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Strong electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical system troubleshooting capabilities.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

This position is eligible for a starting pay rate of $26.00 per hour, an attendance bonus valued at $1 per hour, and a competitive benefits package including comprehensive health benefits and retirement benefits.

Pay

$26.00 per hour

Schedule

1st shift, Monday through Friday, shifts begin at 5:00 am and average 8-12 hours per day. Occasional Saturday work may be required based on facility needs.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit KQF.com or in person at our Hudsonville location located at 3426 Quincy St. Hudsonville, MI 49426.