Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Curtze Foodservice, a longstanding leader in the food distribution industry, has been supplying quality products and services since 1878. Our commitment to excellence has built a tradition of trust with our customers. Our Specialty Steak Service Facility in Erie, PA is dedicated to ensuring the highest standard of quality in the meat processing industry, and we are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to help us uphold these standards.

As a Maintenance Technician at our Specialty Steak Service Facility, you will play a crucial role in maintaining our equipment and systems to prevent disruptions in our operations. This hands-on role is essential to ensure that all processing and packaging equipment operates at peak efficiency. Your expertise in a variety of maintenance disciplines will help keep our plant running smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and preventative maintenance on processing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot low and high-voltage circuits from 24 volts to 480 volts
• Respond promptly to emergent maintenance issues and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• Work with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), troubleshooting and ensuring functional operation.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools effectively and safely.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations within the plant environment.
• Assist in maintaining inventory levels of maintenance supplies and tools.
• Participate in training and skill development opportunities as provided by the company.

Qualifications:

• Proficient with hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledgeable in electrical systems including meter reading, troubleshoot low and high voltage circuits from 24 volts to 480 volts, as well as 3-phase and single-phase systems.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• Able to perform basic plumbing tasks.
• Able to troubleshoot pneumatic equipment
• Capable of basic carpentry, including the use of stationary and portable woodworking tools.
• Familiarity with electronics and electronic testing equipment.
• Previous experience with PLCs and HMIs is highly desirable.
• Experience in maintaining vacuum pump systems would be beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cold environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing technical education and training.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.

Curtze's premium benefits include: Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), 401(k) match, pet insurance, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary accident insurance, flexible spending account, employee discount, paid holidays, paid time off, shoe allowance, and Christmas Club.

Curtze is a full-line food service distributor. In addition to canned goods, frozen foods, paper products, chemicals, equipment, supplies, dairy, and other staples, we offer temperature-controlled fresh produce distribution. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as the "Food Service Distributor of Choice." Since 1878, we have been committed to this goal, and it has been a critical element of our continued growth.

As a 6th generation family-owned company, we treat our customers and employees like family. We genuinely value each team member and know that they play an essential role in our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, solid benefits, and a great work environment.

If you are a problem-solver who enjoys working with your hands and have a background in maintenance, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity to be part of the Curtze Foodservice team. Apply now with our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application!

Curtze Foodservice is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.