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Facilities Maintenance Technician - $36.39/hr - M-F 9am-5pm
Bel, Traverse City, Michigan, United States, 49685
Facilities Maintenance Technician
Location: Traverse City, MI
Pay: $36.39/hr • Hours: M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary The Facilities Maintenance Technician for Materne North America is responsible for performing maintenance for the plant utility equipment, buildings, and grounds. Duties include preventive maintenance checks, repair work, and operating the utility equipment in a food‑industry plant environment.
Responsibilities & Tasks Computer Work
Completion of work orders and documenting reports in the CMMS
Document inventory check‑outs and create purchase requisitions in the CMMS
Login to automated reporting systems for air compressors and other utilities systems
Understand and operate equipment via HMI’s for waste water, air compressors, and incoming water
Refrigeration
Perform equipment inspections
Check daily oil levels, temperatures, pressure, and other equipment status
Waste Water Treatment
Maintain waste water treatment plant building and equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, floats, controls, flow meters, and chemical pumps & tanks (confined space entry required)
Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment in WWTP
Clear paths for winter ground‑water samples
Maintain waste water rapid infiltration basins
Water Treatment
Perform daily checks of well pressures, tanks, plumbing, and temperatures
Repair any leaks
Perform daily checks of equipment in the green sand iron removal building
Check water softener hardness and iron levels of outgoing water
Change out water filters
Gather and record daily meter readings from water supply for the water softeners in the process and boiler feed system
Perform quarterly and annual sampling of the water supply
Install new water supply as needed for new processes
Maintain the chlorine injection system
Air Supply System & Air Compressors
Complete preventive and correct air compressor maintenance (daily and annual)
Maintain refrigerated air dryers and air filters
Interact with and maintain flow meters, computerized monitoring system, and moisture monitors
Boilers, Condensate, & Steam Systems
Perform daily safety checks
Check water flow, meter readings, temperatures, pressures, and boiler conditions daily
Maintain deaerator system including feed water pumps, suction strainers, and PRV/restriction controls
Monitor boiler, condensate, and water softener water analysis
Perform preventive maintenance on floats, controls, condensate pumps, steam traps, and valves
Repair steam leaks on piping as necessary
Prepare for annual inspections by shutting off, tearing down, and cleaning boilers
Start‑up and operate the natural‑gas boilers
Natural Gas & Nitrogen
Complete weekly meter readings
Maintain piping after the meter
Perform equipment maintenance or replacement
Fire System
Work with contractor on troubleshooting and repairs
Perform weekly churn testing on fire suppression pump and system
Ensure heater and propane for emergency generator are maintained, and exercise monthly
General Buildings & Grounds
Complete building maintenance as requested
Roof maintenance as needed
Meter readings on plant electrical equipment
Electrical repairs and troubleshooting
Preventive and corrective maintenance on dock locks, levelers, overhead doors, and man doors
Fix floors and drains
Preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC units, air handling equipment, and ducts
Maintain septic systems
Lighting maintenance throughout the facility
Preventive and corrective maintenance on battery chargers and associated equipment for charging stations
Repair warehouse racking
Key Performance Indicators
Amount of work orders completed
Uptime of utilities equipment to support the production facility
Position Requirements Education High School Diploma
Experience
1–3 years of previous facilities and utilities maintenance
Previous experience in the food industry is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS
Skills
Adequate organizational skills
Adequate communication skills
Ability to express priorities and needs in both written and verbal form
Willingness to receive vendor‑supplied training for utilities technology to further education
Basic understanding of operating and maintaining utilities equipment
Formal education and training on maintaining utilities equipment (a plus)
Strong mechanical and/or electrical background
Strong troubleshooting ability
Physical & Travel Requirements
Must work a minimum of 8 hours per day and be on feet for extended periods of time
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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Pay: $36.39/hr • Hours: M-F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary The Facilities Maintenance Technician for Materne North America is responsible for performing maintenance for the plant utility equipment, buildings, and grounds. Duties include preventive maintenance checks, repair work, and operating the utility equipment in a food‑industry plant environment.
Responsibilities & Tasks Computer Work
Completion of work orders and documenting reports in the CMMS
Document inventory check‑outs and create purchase requisitions in the CMMS
Login to automated reporting systems for air compressors and other utilities systems
Understand and operate equipment via HMI’s for waste water, air compressors, and incoming water
Refrigeration
Perform equipment inspections
Check daily oil levels, temperatures, pressure, and other equipment status
Waste Water Treatment
Maintain waste water treatment plant building and equipment including pumps, motors, valves, piping, floats, controls, flow meters, and chemical pumps & tanks (confined space entry required)
Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment in WWTP
Clear paths for winter ground‑water samples
Maintain waste water rapid infiltration basins
Water Treatment
Perform daily checks of well pressures, tanks, plumbing, and temperatures
Repair any leaks
Perform daily checks of equipment in the green sand iron removal building
Check water softener hardness and iron levels of outgoing water
Change out water filters
Gather and record daily meter readings from water supply for the water softeners in the process and boiler feed system
Perform quarterly and annual sampling of the water supply
Install new water supply as needed for new processes
Maintain the chlorine injection system
Air Supply System & Air Compressors
Complete preventive and correct air compressor maintenance (daily and annual)
Maintain refrigerated air dryers and air filters
Interact with and maintain flow meters, computerized monitoring system, and moisture monitors
Boilers, Condensate, & Steam Systems
Perform daily safety checks
Check water flow, meter readings, temperatures, pressures, and boiler conditions daily
Maintain deaerator system including feed water pumps, suction strainers, and PRV/restriction controls
Monitor boiler, condensate, and water softener water analysis
Perform preventive maintenance on floats, controls, condensate pumps, steam traps, and valves
Repair steam leaks on piping as necessary
Prepare for annual inspections by shutting off, tearing down, and cleaning boilers
Start‑up and operate the natural‑gas boilers
Natural Gas & Nitrogen
Complete weekly meter readings
Maintain piping after the meter
Perform equipment maintenance or replacement
Fire System
Work with contractor on troubleshooting and repairs
Perform weekly churn testing on fire suppression pump and system
Ensure heater and propane for emergency generator are maintained, and exercise monthly
General Buildings & Grounds
Complete building maintenance as requested
Roof maintenance as needed
Meter readings on plant electrical equipment
Electrical repairs and troubleshooting
Preventive and corrective maintenance on dock locks, levelers, overhead doors, and man doors
Fix floors and drains
Preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC units, air handling equipment, and ducts
Maintain septic systems
Lighting maintenance throughout the facility
Preventive and corrective maintenance on battery chargers and associated equipment for charging stations
Repair warehouse racking
Key Performance Indicators
Amount of work orders completed
Uptime of utilities equipment to support the production facility
Position Requirements Education High School Diploma
Experience
1–3 years of previous facilities and utilities maintenance
Previous experience in the food industry is a plus
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS
Skills
Adequate organizational skills
Adequate communication skills
Ability to express priorities and needs in both written and verbal form
Willingness to receive vendor‑supplied training for utilities technology to further education
Basic understanding of operating and maintaining utilities equipment
Formal education and training on maintaining utilities equipment (a plus)
Strong mechanical and/or electrical background
Strong troubleshooting ability
Physical & Travel Requirements
Must work a minimum of 8 hours per day and be on feet for extended periods of time
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industry Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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