Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing technical maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting malfunctions, following diagrams, sketches, equipment manuals, and manufacturing instructions and installations. Maintenance Technician is responsible for following all food safety, quality practices, and all work safety guidelines.

Job duties include:

• Perform manual labor in the execution of repairs and preventive maintenance
• Locate source of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Help verify spare parts inventories for plant equipment
• Troubleshoot major and minor malfunctions in plant equipment
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Communicate with production management on all equipment readiness
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Help develop preventive and predictive plans to increase overall equipment effectiveness
• Exercise good judgment by performing work safely and in compliance with regulatory agencies as well as company standards
• Provide support troubleshooting problems in low-voltage system
• Other duties as assigned

Additional required qualifications include:

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience, heavy emphasis on safety
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic control systems, industrial areas
• Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to use hand tools and trades type tools
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to diverse environments

Minimum qualifications include:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience in lieu of education
• Basic knowledge in preventive maintenance on all plant equipment (motors, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic tools, heat exchangers, fluid systems, steam systems, refrigeration, heat exchangers, and basic electronics instrumentation)
• Self-awareness of occupational hazards and standard safety practices/precautions
• Knowledge of Food Quality and Safety program details and responsibilities
• Ability to read and understand equipment and technical manuals

Preferred qualifications include:

• Trade or technical school
• 2 years of related experience
• Basic electrical experience

Physical demands and environmental hazards include:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in freezer and cold, wet or humid conditions.
• Exposure to noisy, wet and humid work environment, cold temperatures (34°F degrees or below)
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals
• Material exposure, moving mechanical parts and equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks etc)

What we offer plus more!

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Membership Discounts

Equal employment opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, as needed, to assist them in performing essential job functions.