Technician I, Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Job Purpose

Support the company’s maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, driven individual to learn the skills required to be a great maintenance technician.

Essential Functions 

In this role you will learn and be excepted to:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems) 
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives) 
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment 
• Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts) 
• Perform small repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed 
• Report on food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel 
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)  

• Strong troubleshooting skills 
• Experience or willingness to learn pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Willing to learn and obtain boilers license and electrical maintenance license.
• Ability to accurately use and read a variety of measuring devices 
• Well-rounded mechanical skills and experience 
• Written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical degree in a maintenance related field, MN Special Engineer Boiler License or higher, or refrigeration experience preferred

3rd shift 10pm - 6am