Facilities Maintenance Technician

Position Description and Purpose: 

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

• To maintain the basic functionality of facilities related equipment; this includes the building, boilers, compressors, chillers, water softeners, drainage systems, among others. The achievement is measured in PM attainment and reactive vs planned maintenance.
• Facilitate on the creation of root cause analysis of failure of facilities related equipment. Modify maintenance schedules to avoid such failures.
• Usage of Maintenance tracking software to document PM attainment, reactive vs planned maintenance, hours of service on equipment, cost of labor and materials for repairs on equipment.
• Work closely with outside vendors on outsourced maintenance activities. Manages them and inspects such vendors accomplishment of PMs and repairs.
• Identifies improvement opportunities in the facility related equipment, this is modifications to improve efficiencies, gain energy savings and avoid rapid deterioration of components.
• Related to critical assets, identifies opportunities to perform predictive maintenance routines aiming increased availability and reliability.
• Respond and repair facilities-based service request including lighting, bathroom fixtures, locks, walls, bump post or employee safety related signage.
• Inspects steam valves and traps for proper operation.
• Maintains constant monitoring of boilers, steam lines, gauges, pumps, valves, etc.
• Makes regular and consistent entries of pertinent information into work order system to meet or exceed attainment goals.
• Repair’s boiler room equipment, e.g., valves, bearings, packing, gauges, expansion joints, pumps, PRV’s etc.,
• Able to Conduct daily water quality tests under the direction of the contracted Water Treatment company (KML)
• Able to Maintain water softener, condensate and boiler feed water in accordance with prescribed techniques to ensure enough for operations and longevity of the steam system.
• Maintains surveillance of fuel oil tanks for emergency diesel generator sets.
• Records steam, water, and gas consumption
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• This position requires the use of a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• This position requires the ability to work around many allergens.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing and Best Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Technical School Degree in Mechanics, Electrical, Computer Science, preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 Plus years’ experience working with high pressure steam boilers in a manufacturing environment Preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical repair and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of welding Preferred
• Experience interpreting and reading mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings.
• Boiler Operator Certificate / License Preferred
• Ability to operate Hilo truck, scissor and boom lifts and pass required Roskam testing.
• Working knowledge and ability to repair plumbing in the facility.
• Working knowledge and ability to trouble shoot and access compressed air system (Experience with Kaeser Compressors preferred)
• Demonstrates basic computer literacy skills for operation of BAS (Building Automation System)

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer.

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.