Maintenance Technician - 1st shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

As a Maintenance Technician at Oats Overnight, you will be a key player in keeping our manufacturing facility running at its best. From executing preventive maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to hands-on facility work and equipment troubleshooting, this role covers a lot of ground and that's what makes it great. You'll bring real experience and trade knowledge to the table, and you'll be working in an environment where your contributions are visible and valued. Starting pay is $35$37/hour based on experience, with a clear path to $36$38/hour after year one.

Schedule: Monday Friday; some weekends and overtime as needed

What You'll Be Doing, Stop Scanning and Read This Part:

• Execute preventive maintenance programs including lubrication, electrical, mechanical, some HVAC, and filter changes
• Perform facility maintenance work including plumbing and general building upkeep
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues, driving fast and effective resolution to minimize downtime
• Partner with the maintenance team and production to prioritize and address equipment needs
• Work within LOTO and all applicable safety protocols at all times
• Ensures and promotes food safety throughout the facility
• Ensure compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Other duties as assigned

What You've Done and Who You Are:

• 35 years of maintenance experience, ideally in a CPG, food manufacturing, or pharmaceutical environment
• Trade certification in electrical, welding, HVAC, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience
• OSHA 10 certification required
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot across multiple systems and disciplines
• Basic computer skills; comfortable working with maintenance systems and documentation
• A relentless drive to get things done
• Flexible, willing, and quick to learn new processes, new technology, and new ways of thinking

Why You Might Like Working Here:

• This is going to be fun.
• Casual, friendly culture. We're serious about what we do but we don't take ourselves too seriously.
• Every employee has equity.
• High growth potential with opportunities to expand.
• Free oatmeal. It's very good.

Why You Might Not Like Working Here:

• It's not a cushy job; the bar is high.
• We are growing quickly and have a fast-paced work environment.

Our Core Values:

• Ownership - We are all owners. We show up with passion and accountability in everything we do. If something's broken, fix it or call it out.
• Rational - How we decide matters. We focus on what we can control and make high-quality decisions repeatedly.
• Iterative - We challenge the status quo and improve constantly. When data or situations change, we adapt.
• Curiosity - We ask questions, even when it's uncomfortable. Learning and leading go hand in hand.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to work near food ingredients, including exposure to food allergens
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; frequent pushing, pulling, kneeling, and bending required
• Role involves both standing and sitting, with significant time on the production floor
• Ability to work at heights as needed
• Location: inside an air-conditioned manufacturing and warehouse environment
• You must be able to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards
• You must be able to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

The Perks:

• Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k
• Parental Leave
• Weekly Pay
• Stock options, every employee is an owner
• Free, delicious oatmeal

And last but never least We value people who roll up their sleeves and support their fellow team members. We embrace diversity and encourage equal opportunity every chance we get, and we look forward to learning from people whose backgrounds, skills, and perspectives challenge and enrich our own.

Oats Overnight provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Oats Overnight complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Required: 3-5 years:

35 years of maintenance experience, ideally in a CPG, food manufacturing, or pharmaceutical environment. Trade certification in electrical, welding, HVAC, or a related field or equivalent hands-on experience. OSHA 10 Certification, required.

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