Full-Time

Maintenance Tech III

Posted on 6/6/2026

Champion Foods

Champion Foods

51-200 employees

Manufactures private-label pizza and breadsticks

No salary listed

Van Buren Charter Township, MI, USA

In Person

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (2)
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Required Skills
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Must possess at least six (6) years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, electronics or ammonia refrigeration systems.
  • Must obtain the minimum assessment level required for a Maintenance Technician III as established by the maintenance department.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Must be trustworthy and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to use independent reasoning and judgment.
  • Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of plant personnel.
  • Must be a problem solver and display a “Can Do Attitude” at all times.
  • Must be a self-motivated and willing to make decisions.
  • Must adhere to GMP regulations and procedures.
  • Must be willing to continue education and or training.
  • Must be able to learn & utilize maintenance management software programs.
  • Dependability
  • Communications Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Professionalism
  • Documentation Skills
  • Safety practices
  • Completion of assigned projects and tasks
Responsibilities
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, Utilities, and facility, and share knowledge of applicable mechanical concepts/principles to other Maintenance personnel.
  • Provide troubleshooting and repair of facility electrical equipment that includes single phase AC circuits, three phase AC circuits and DC circuits.
  • Must be able to execute position requirements with little or no supervision.
  • Must be able to assist in writing and revising Maintenance department standard operating procedures.
  • Must have strong programming and integrating with the following hardware and software: Wonderware; AB Control Logix, AB PLC 5 series; AB panelviews, AB & Indramat Servco Controllers; Ethernet & Device Net Communications; UNIX & Windows OS.
  • Must have significant experience with process control and power distribution.
  • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical manuals/ schematics and P&ID’S as required.
  • Provide operating instructions and/or training of production line manufacturing equipment to other facility associates.
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and report and qualify results.
  • Generate various types of reports and documents (i.e. shift summaries, test results, project write –ups, etc.)
  • Complete work order tasks as assigned and report results
  • Must be able to troubleshoot and resolve control system problems associated with hardware and software contained within the facilities PLC, Servo controller, operator interface, and VFD systems.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot various types of field instrumentation (i.e. pressure transmitters, RTD’s, load cells, etc.) and their interfaces to the control systems.
  • Provide technical assistance to reduce /eliminate issues associated with equipment, performance, quality and safety.
  • Provide assistance in determining the specifications and requirements of spare parts under the department’s spare parts program.
  • Perform special projects from time to time as assigned by maintenance management in a cost effective and timely manner.
  • Inform the appropriate facility personnel of any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation.
  • Utilize existing and future maintenance management systems effectively.
  • Perform other and incidental duties as assigned.
  • Communicate effectively with outside vendors and equipment manufactures.
  • Maintain a safe and neat working area in compliance with all OSHA, FDA and Food Plant regulations.
  • Maintain a proactive attitude in order to ensure maximum efficiency and longer run-time of production line manufacturing equipment.
  • Ensure that production line equipment is left in a functional state for subsequent shifts.
  • Performs work in a safe manner and works within company policies.
  • Be proficient with the standard Microsoft office software packages (Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc)
  • Perform non-technical assignments as requested by management
  • Maintain tools in good working condition and report damaged tools immediately.

Champion Foods manufactures high-quality pizza and breadstick products for national retailers. Its process combines the skills of expert bakers with a dedicated product development team to create custom bakery items, guiding them from recipe to scalable production. The company differentiates itself by offering tailored, retailer-focused solutions and in-house expertise to ensure consistency, taste, and quality across large orders. Its goal is to supply retailers with dependable, customized bakery products that meet their brand and category needs while maintaining strong quality standards.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huron charter Township, Michigan

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nationwide retail relationships give Champion Foods broad distribution leverage after remediation.
  • No illnesses or injuries were reported, supporting a cautious containment narrative.
  • Supplier-level traceability creates a clear path to tighten upstream quality controls.

What critics are saying

  • Salmonella recalls can trigger retailer delistings and slower reorder decisions.
  • Supplier contamination exposure raises the chance of repeat recall events.
  • A confirmed illness cluster would escalate FDA scrutiny and damage the Motor City brand.

What makes Champion Foods unique

  • Motor City Pizza Co. 5 Cheese Bread is distributed nationwide across major U.S. retailers.
  • Champion Foods coordinates recalls with FDA and traces issues to specific supplier batches.
  • The company already operates a New Boston, Michigan plant and is hiring over 50 workers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Stock Options

Company Equity

Meal Benefits

Professional Certification Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Sabbatical Leave

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Expense Reimbursement

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Educational Assistance

Company News

WDIV
Feb 1st, 2022
Championfoods increases headcount by 50

Champion Foods is looking to hire more than 50 team members at their New Boston, Mich. plant.