Production Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift

Production Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift

We are seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Technician to join our team. The desired candidate will possess a strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, demonstrating proficiency in effectively troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues within a fast-paced environment.

Why you should work for us!

• Competitive wages and paid time off plans
• Robust benefits package offered 1st of the month following 30 days of employment: Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage with additional supplemental coverage
• Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident coverage
• Associate Purchase Program: product purchase discounted rate
• Other wonderful benefits available: Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays, plus Floating Holidays
• Financial coverage provided towards safety footwear
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Gainsharing Incentive Program: unlimited earning potential when company financial goal is achieved
• Associate Assistance Programs including but not limited to mental health resources, financial and legal support
• Excellent Growth and Development Opportunities: Job-specific Training Offered
• Personal Development
• Leadership Development

Compensation: Starting hourly rate for this position is: $24.00 per hour. Pay is based on job-related experience.

Schedule: 1st shift: Monday - Friday (7:00 am - 3:30 pm). For this position, the first day of employment will follow a temporary training schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. After that, employees will transition directly to their regular assigned schedule.

Location: This position is at the St. Michael facility full time.

Essential Functions:

• Perform routine preventative and unscheduled maintenance of production equipment; and complete related work orders and data entry tasks daily.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments on production equipment.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Leadership.
• Perform all duties with required safety equipment in compliance with safety regulations and company policies, including the use of required PPE.
• Comply with requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Independent worker - motivated self-starter able to prioritize tasks.
• Team player - builds and maintains positive relationships with team, other departments, as well as vendors.
• Adaptable - maintains a positive disposition despite possible frequent interruptions.
• Punctual and dependable with excellent time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Electro/mechanical troubleshooting.
• Read and understand schematics of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to use measuring and testing equipment (caliper, volt ohm meter, etc.).
• Computer skills, such as intermediate level typing and basic Microsoft: Outlook and Word.
• Mechanical equipment maintenance/repair and/or AA degree.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

• Includes activities such as but not limited to walking, lifting, bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, twisting and turning.
• Requires ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 60 lbs.
• Requires ability to stand for the entirety of the shift (minus breaks/rest periods).
• Subject to temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 50 degrees.

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