Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

LOCATION: Franklin, Wisconsin

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $32.95

SHIFT: Monday - Thursday

HOURS: 6 AM until 4 PM.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment and facilities to operate in the safest and most productive electro-mechanical condition, supporting continuous improvement, production strategies and plant reliability of snack food equipment and building maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to the governmental regulatory programs and policies.
• Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures.
• Follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's) for area assigned.
• Maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), food handling before and after equipment inspection and repair activities.
• Attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed to maintain skill level with changes in the industry.
• Assists in making improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance program.
• Executes and documents planned and unplanned work findings and data during shift via SAP.
• Repairs and installation of parts, tools and equipment. Fabricates or modifies machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM), inspections, corrective repairs, special projects/equipment rebuilds
• Performs execution and resolution of equipment breakdowns/repairs.
• Leverages methodologies including, but not limited to: root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to identify failures and takes correct follow-up actions. Predictive maintenance technologies include ultrasound, thermal imaging, oil analysis, and vibration analysis.
• Documents the cause of the failure and works with maintenance team, planner, supervisor, or other team members to take action to prevent a reoccurrence of the failure.
• Understands and interprets technical documents and diagrams which include but are not limited to: factory manuals, blueprints, schematics, Single Line Electrical Drawings, mechanical and electrical equipment schematics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), and etc.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications for the Job

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience: Some college or formal technical school education is preferred, but not required. Must pass plant specific maintenance test.

Physical Requirements

Sitting: Seldom

Driving: Occasionally

Standing: Frequently

Walking: Frequently

Using hands: Continuously

Climbing: Frequently

Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently

Talking/Hearing: Frequently

Two Handed Carry: Occasionally

Reaching: Continuously

Pushing: Occasionally

Pulling: Occasionally

Overhead Work Standing: Occasionally

Ladder Climbing: Frequently

Repetitive Twisting Standing: Continuously

Fine motor Skills/Manipulation: Continuously

Bending: Continuously

Vision (Far, Near, Peripheral, and Depth Perception): Continuously

Follow Directions and Routines: Frequently

Concentrate, Memorize, and Recall: Frequently

Analyze Data: Seldom

Problem Solving: Frequently

Work Independently with Appropriate Judgment: Frequently

Read, Write, Comprehend Numbers and Words: Frequently

Lift/Carry/Push Weight:

Up to 10 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 25 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 50 lbs.: Frequently

Up to 100 lbs.: Occasionally (must be with assistance)

More than 100 lbs.: Seldom/Never (must be with assistance)

Where applicable, ability to climb into trailer & walk on uneven surfaces to gather samples: Occasionally

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Compensation and Benefits

The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $32.95.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.