Maintenance Technician

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Plant Technician - 2nd shift (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) M-F Due to business needs this could change to a rotating schedule across the 3 shifts.

Why Smucker is the Place for You

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice. Highlights include:

• Competitive Starting pay of $31.55 Plus $1.50/HR Shift Differential (only on 2nd or 3rd shift) with a qualified rate of $33.31/HR Plus $1.50/HR Shift Differential (only on 2nd or 3rd shift)

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 2 weeks paid vacation with option to purchase a 3rd week, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, Parental leave, Perfect Attendance Bonus, and Annual Holiday Bonus
• Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace - an environment you will look forward to coming into each day

Your Opportunity

At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment. In this role, you will:

• Following completion of training, this position will assume sole mechanic responsibility for the assigned shift, requiring strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Quick learner - Must be willing to learn new skills such as how to safely and effectively maintain the production equipment
• Responsible - Consistent on-time attendance record, comfortable assessing situations and making recommendations after reviewing related information
• Math skills - Fluent in basic and applied math skills such as measuring materials and equipment settings for machine adjustments and set-up
• Problem solving skills - Able to logically approach a situation and determine the root cause and likely solutions
• Team player - Able to work with other crewmembers and staff to maximize everyone's skills to progress the team's overall goals
• Communication skills - Need to be able to verbalize ideas to work effectively with other crew members and staff. Proficient written and reading skills to document daily operational results
• Understand operation of all equipment in facility
• Ownership in obtaining quotes and ordering parts for production equipment
• Ensure all quality related aspects of the product are maintained
• Maintain a safe, healthy productive work environment
• Perform preventative maintenance activities
• Troubleshoot and repair all production related equipment
• Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits and PLC components
• Recommend improved methods / cost saving measures
• Train, develop and assist production personnel
• Operate a forklift truck
• Become certified in electric systems, lockout/tag out and welding
• Safely operate all shop equipment and power tools
• Basic knowledge of machinery, welding and fabrication
• Willing to clean work areas and equipment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• 3 - 5 years' experience in manufacturing equipment repair
• Ability to work a specific shift rotation that could include 1st, 2nd or 3rd

The Right Role for You

Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company! What we're looking for:

• High-school degree or equivalent is required
• Technical Degree or Experience with electrical or mechanical systems - Preferred
• Ability to work weekends as needed is a must

• Stands up for beliefs and values of the Company
• Consistently trusted and respected
• Always confronts unethical actions
• Role model for attendance & punctuality
• Shares facts and opinionsin a constructive manner

• Produces the highest quality work, provides desired results
• Operates with continuous improvement mindset striving for zero loss
• Challenges the status quo and brings forth innovative ideas
• Anticipates quality challenges actively mitigates risk

• Promotes a collaborative approach
• Role model for creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates genuine care and compassion for others
• Actively seeks internal customer feedback and perspective
• Ability to Implement (Communication, Sense of Urgency, Teamwork)

• Operates with a team player mindset, able to handle disagreement
• High output, results focused
• Expertly identifies priorities, manages time appropriately
• Works hard to understand other viewpoints

TheRight Placefor You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in ourBasic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.