Maintenance Technician (Natures Bakery)

Maintenance TechnicianShift - 2nd D shift 6:00pm-6:30am on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule Pay - $38.50Summary:The primary role of the Maintenance Technician is to provide competent and effective Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance support to the Plant and Facility operations in a safe manner. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, adjusting, and repairing of plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA, and Local Government. The position will require a flexible schedule focusing on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Installed, and/or troubleshoot and repair Manufacturing equipment such as: assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing (Oven operations is a plus).Follows work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of all PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments for high-speed production equipment.Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.Must be able to prioritize and triage in a fast-paced work environment.Must be able to maintain equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufacturers specifications while following preventative maintenance work orders and scheduled PM'S.Generate work orders, and parts request.Be able to use some machine shop, and other related machines as required to repair parts or fabricate modifications.Complete work orders and PMs and the documentation for that workAbility to use mechanical and pneumatic processes: including cylinders and glue machines, date coders.Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and other appropriate equipmentMaintain current GMP, Safety, Food Safety, & technical knowledge by actively participating in training.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry.4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic.PLC experience is a plusAble to work rotation 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime and occasionally.Ability to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.Knowledge of food grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.Complete knowledge of fabrication techniques.Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.Possess a full complement of the necessary hand and power tools to support an industrial manufacturing plant.Ability to multitask, prioritize items and be self-motivated.Complete knowledge of all tools required for industrial maintenance, including those used to broach, mill, and lathe.Must be able to communicate and understand safety issues, including reading the information on safety equipment and relaying relevant information to coworkers.Have a basic knowledge of control power and main power.Be able to identify and understand all different lubricants and their use for a chain lube to a high-performance synthetic lube.Knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Acetylene).Understand pneumatic and water systems.Must be able to use soldering techniquesMust be able to read electrical schematics.Must be able to identify appropriate motor frame, power load, and amp draw.Must have their own set of professional electrical tools, including voltmeter and amp meter.Education and/or Experience:A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of five years' experience in related jobs.Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following tasks are not all encompassing but an expectation of the roleTalk and hearVision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Sit and standUse hands to handle feel and reachLift and move up to 75 poundsClimb ladders or stairsWork from elevated platformsWalk/stand for extended periodsKneel, squat, crawl, or work in confined areasLift or carry heavy equipment/partsPush or pull equipmentWork around moving machineryRespond quickly to equipment breakdownsWork in areas where stable footing is criticalPerform electrical/mechanical repairsWork safely around energized equipmentRespond to emergency maintenance situationsThe Good Stuff – Benefits!!Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That's why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibilityPaid vacation (40 hours)Paid time off (40 hours)Holiday pay (11 days)Paid short-term disabilityPaid life insuranceBanfield Pet Insurance DiscountsWellness Benefits and DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramThis position would also be of interest to people who have worked as the following:Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Plant Maintenance Technician, Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Engineer, Production Maintenance Technician