Maintenance Technician I

Catallia Mexican Foods is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician I with expertise in food manufacuring to join our team!

Apply today directly on our careers page:

Shifts:
1st: 6:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday, every other Saturday)
2nd: 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday, every other Saturday)
3rd: 10:00 p.m.- 6:30 a.m. (Sunday - Thursday, every other Friday)

Opportunity awaits you at CATALLIA MEXICAN FOODS! Do you want to work for a company that is committed to growing the capabilities of their employees while working in a diverse environment? Are you looking for new ways of thinking while challenging and expanding your knowledge? If so, you have come to the right place.

Catallia Core Values: Sharing our cultural traditions, Hispanic food expertise, and 30 years of tortilla manufacturing experience, we work hand-in-hand with customers to deliver authentic products and innovative solutions that meet today's market needs. We honor that promise with our commitments to customer-focused collaboration, industry-leading quality, innovation and team empowerment, high ethics and integrity in all partnerships, and proven food safety and personal safety standards.

Position Overview:
This is a hands-on position and will require that the individual be willing to assist in the construction, service, repair or replacement of equipment and building systems. The technician must also ensure that all work is done in a safe, accurate, timely manner.


This individual will be responsible for contributing to a consistent, safe, and productive work environment through participation in corporate programs, and adhering to operational and personnel policies and procedures. With a focus on the success of the overall operation, the individual will work closely with the production and the quality teams to handle emergency repairs while coordinating and executing scheduled maintenance activities.


Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Contribute to an effective, predictive, and preventative maintenance program (including repair, modification, and installation of equipment) in order to improve production efficiency and ensure optimum machine time availability.
• Regularly inspect plant facilities, production support systems and equipment in order to support effective plant operation.
• Prepare (inspect, verify condition) all equipment prior to, and after, use to ensure smooth, sanitary and safe operation.
• Monitor facilities and equipment for safety (food and teammate) issues and respond appropriately.
• Maintain the facility and manufacturing equipment in a sanitary condition according to Company GMP policies and procedures in order to assure the quality of the manufactured product.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a fully operational maintenance shop by communicating needs and keeping the area neat and organized.
• Help develop SOPs for other maintenance team members and equipment operators.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team members from other shifts to ensure clarity and continuity.
• Follow instructions as directed by the Maintenance Manager or other plant executives.

General Responsibilities

• Promote all plant safety, GMP's and food safety policies and procedures
• Actively participate in Food Safety and Food Defense related activities
• Perform additional duties as directed.

Education & Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 1-2 year Technical Certification in maintenance mechanics, electricity, electronics, or related
• 3-5 years' experience in industrial maintenance is required.
• Experience in a food production or bakery environment is a big plus.
• Experience in building and facility maintenance including, but not limited to: reading and understanding blueprints, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, hydraulics, and welding, painting, flooring and light carpentry.

Specific Competencies

• Proficiency in equipment evaluation, installation, maintenance and repair.
• Knowledge and understanding of heating and refrigeration principles.
• Ability to identify problems and react appropriately.
• Commitment to process improvement
• Proficiency with a wide range of tools and applications

General Competencies

• Ability to work alone or on teams
• Hands on individual
• Self-motivated
• Flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Integrity

Position Backup

• Absences covered by other Maintenance Technicians as assigned by the Maintenance Manager or a designate of the Maintenance Manager

Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Stand/Walking: Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Grasp: Continuously (6-8 hours or more)
• Pull/Push: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry: Continuously/Frequently up to 50lbs.
• Physical Environment: Continuously - work around moving machinery, working in a temperature controlled 75-degree environment.

Catallia Mexican Foods is an Equal/Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.