Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for maintaining all manufacturing equipment in the facility. This is a skilled trade mechanic position and you’ll be expected to ensure the manufacturing processes are always operational and meet all safety, plant and corporate objectives.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
• Experience Desired: General plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding, fabrication, and food manufacturing equipment
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Certification or Licensing Required: Food Safety; Ammonia training certification; Hazardous Materials Certificate
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds
• Travel Required: Regional - Daily, Less than 10%

Job Responsibilities

• Provide equipment maintenance support for all manufacturing equipment and processes including preventive maintenance and on-demand/emergency basis.
• Provide multi-disciplined capability in troubleshooting, diagnose and repair malfunctions on a wide variety of complex, electro-mechanical equipment (mechanical, pipe, pneumatic and hydraulic).
• Perform maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with quality and GMP requirements; always adhere to all food safety, equipment safety, and quality and GMP requirements.
• Interface as needed with outside vendors
• Assist in the development and recommend updates as needed for maintenance procedures and best methods.
• Provide communication to all Team Members as appropriate by following proper escalation procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for equipment and facility in accordance with manufacturer's and/or engineering guidelines.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manufacturer's documentation.
• Recommend methods or training to continuously improve maintenance performance.
• Availability to work all shifts, weekends, overtime and holidays as business needs require.
• Maintain a sanitary, safe and clean work area.
• Provide feedback in review of proposed equipment purchases.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on mechanical, piping, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc. manufacturing equipment.
• Maintenance and repair of all food manufacturing equipment, including but not limited to: motors, chilled water systems, automated slicing machines, metal detectors, commercial soups kettles, form fillers, conveyors, assembly wheels, heat tunnels, laser jet _printers, various pumps and production equipment
• Perform minor HVAC troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform minor refrigeration (ammonia refrigerant) equipment inspections.
• Repair, maintain and provide Preventative Maintenance for Retail Support Center (RSC) Material Handling Equipment.
• Follow all department procedures including completion of necessary forms and data entry.
• Follow safety rules and procedures.
• Correct unsafe or unsanitary working conditions.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as needed and assigned such as snow removal, electrical, plumbing, etc.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.