Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianExcellent benefits including PTO, holidays, 401K, health, dental and vision2nd shift opportunity. Starting pay $18.85-$26.45 per hour DOE.Help Us Lead, We'll Help You Love ItAt Riviana Foods, we lead our industry thanks to the passion of our people and the power of our brands. Unleash your potential and be rewarded for your experience, creativity and enthusiasm. Here, you will find an energetic team that is nimble, decisive and bold, thriving in a workplace where independent thinking and initiative are encouraged and valued.Maintenance Technicians are responsible for general facility and equipment maintenance in a food manufacturing environment. Primary responsibility is in troubleshooting/resolving immediate issues, line/factory continuous operations, as well as, performing preventive and repair maintenance to meet operational requirements.Experience: 2 years' work experience in an automated industrial manufacturing facility is preferred (ideally, doing maintenance related work with packaging and/or processing equipment). Thorough knowledge of: Use and repair of motor controls, sensors, and gearboxes Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting Basic principles of industrial maintenance Use and repair of mechanical & conveying systems Working knowledge of: Industrial safety, machine safety and safeguarding techniques Basic industrial math applications, principles and reasoning to solve problems Basic principles of combustionEducation: High school or GED: (High school courses in math, mechanical drawing and/or shop) 2 years Technical or vocational training preferredEqual Opportunity Employer - background and physical required