Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (2pm-10pm)Location: Lockhart, TXStarting Pay: $26.00/hourSchedule: 40 hours per week with set days offBenefits: Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment**Essential Functions**A Ziegenfelder **Afternoon Shift Maintenance Technician (2pm-10pm**) is responsible for:· Ensuring production equipment is set up and maintained to produce quality Ziegenfelder treats ready for delivery to customers.· Preparing and configuring machinery for scheduled production runs.· Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electronics (PLC’s), and hydraulic systems and providing immediate corrective maintenance support to production lines, conveyor belts, and ancillary production equipment.· Checking and maintaining proper fluid levels in various pieces of equipment.· Performing overhauls of existing production equipment.· Completing daily checks of the ammonia refrigeration, boiler, and air systems.· Inspecting and repairing various facility items as directed by your manager.· Installing new production equipment.· Reading and interpreting equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.· Complying with OSHA Safety and Health rules.· This position is responsible for the food safety of our products. **Qualifications and Education Requirements**· Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance ideally in a food environment· 5+ years of experience in a Maintenance Technician role, preferably in the food manufacturing environment or equivalent/relevant experience.· 3-5 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment highly preferred or equivalent/relevant experience.· 2+ years of experience as a machinist, if applicable.· Industrial electrical experience is preferred.· Experience working with ammonia refrigeration is a plus.· Ability to motivate in a fast-paced environment.· Candidate must be flexible in working any shift available for this position **Physical Abilities**· Standing up to 8 hours per day.· Moving and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. regularly.· Bending, twisting, reaching and grasping actions.· Good spatial awareness working around manufacturing equipment.· Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.· May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment.Working Conditions· Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.· May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment **Compensation & Benefits*** **Starting Pay:** $26.00/hour* **Schedule:** 40 hours per week with set days off* **Benefits:** Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment* **401(k) with company matching*** **Employee discounts*** **Paid holidays****Who We Are**The Ziegenfelder Company is part of the **Armstrong Group**, a family-owned organization founded in 1946. With over 2,400 employees nationwide, our brands span multiple industries including utilities, protection services, development, and frozen novelties. At Ziegenfelder, we specialize in producing high-quality frozen twin pops under the **Budget Saver** brand, as well as private label products for major retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Dollar General. Our facilities are located in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; Denver, CO; and Lockhart, TX.We value **integrity, creativity, and innovation**, and are committed to positively impacting our workforce and the communities we serve.**Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer** #J-18808-Ljbffr