Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Tech

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for preventative maintenance, predictive maintenance, and repairs to include industrial equipment, production equipment, utility, and facility systems. This role is critical for maintaining steam and hot water systems throughout our facility, while also troubleshooting and assisting with mechanical systems and equipment. Our ideal candidate possesses a 2nd Class Grade B Boiler Operator License. However, Special Engineers willing to obtain are encouraged to apply! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain high-pressure boilers, air compressors, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Monitor and record boiler operations, water levels, fuel usage, and chemical levels.
• Perform routine boiler inspections and preventative maintenance according to company and regulatory standards.
• Respond promptly to alarms, emergencies, and system abnormalities.
• Conduct daily mechanical rounds and inspections throughout the facility.
• Assist with mechanical maintenance tasks such as replacing valves, pumps, belts, bearings, seals, and other system components.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, provide accurate reporting, and assist in minor repairs.
• Monitor and maintain logs on all shift activities, noting any mechanical or operational concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during shift changes to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Maintain a clean and organized boiler room and work area.

Qualifications:

• Valid 2nd Class Boiler Operator License (State Certified) preferred. 
• 2+ years of experience in boiler operations in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of pumps, motors, valves, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Comfortable working independently on the overnight shift with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer skills for logging and reporting.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and perform tasks in confined spaces or elevated areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or food processing facility.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Welding or fabrication experience a plus.

North Freeze Dry offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: 

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including employees, child(ren), spouse and family coverage.
• Ancillary benefits include Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• 401(K) Program available with a company match up to 4%.
• Paid Time Off accruing on your first day and Paid Personal Days.
• 7 Company Paid Holidays. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates within a professional office and plant manufacturing environment.  While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate. While performing duties of this job inside and outside the manufacturing plant, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions of a food manufacturing facility with a noise level that is usually moderate to loud. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets, as well as laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.   The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work.  On occasion, employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

Occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including grain dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of PPE. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces.  The noise level in some of the work environments may require the use of hearing protection.

About the Company

North Freeze Dry, LLC headquartered in Fargo, ND, is a U.S.-based co-manufacturer that produces freeze-dried companion animal food and treats.  The Company’s freeze-drying facility in Little Falls, MN, is one of the industry’s largest and most fully integrated freeze-drying co-manufacturing facilities. North Freeze Dry, LLC is a joint venture between Anchor Ingredients Co., LLC, a leading supplier of premium ingredients for the food and pet food industries, and Barrett Petfood Innovations, a rapidly expanding co-manufacturer of premium pet foods.

Disclaimer

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check. North Freeze Dry reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant.   North Freeze Dry. is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause.   We are an equal opportunity employer.