Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician - 2nd ShiftAtlanta, GAFounded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.This role follows a 2nd Shift Schedule, working from 3:00pm - 11:00pm, with designated days off on Sunday & Monday.A Maintenance Technician is responsible for conducting all repairs and preventative maintenance on facility and production equipment. They are responsible for ensuring that the production team has no barriers with production equipment and that contractors are coordinated when completing scheduled service.Detailed ResponsibilitiesEmployee and Food SafetyConducts all work in accordance with sound safety practices and proper work methods or procedures; wears all personal protective equipment (PPE) as requiredComplies with all environmental laws and regulations for chemicals and lubricants as well as disposal and storagePerforms work in accordance with all quality systems requirements and understands what Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) are and is willing and able to fully support these requirementsConducts routine safety checks on the production equipmentEquipment MaintenanceServices and maintains production-related equipment, which includes motors, conveyors, vibratory fillers, tub washer, flow wrapper, etc.Installs new production equipmentProvides guidance and training to machine operators to increase efficiency and reduce downtime on production equipmentReads and interprets equipment manuals to troubleshoot equipment and to assess functionalityQuickly learns how to properly maintain and repair any new equipment brought onsiteExecutes Preventative Maintenance Plans On All Equipment As Scheduled by The Maintenance ManagerMaintains records of PMs and emergency work in the CMMS for equipment historyIdentifies what spare parts are needed and communicates with the Maintenance Manager when they need to be ordered to maintain equipment uptimeFacility MaintenanceResponsible for keeping the facility in good working order and in compliance with all safety requirementsCoordinates work orders related to facility improvements and repairs such as dock door and dock leveler repairs, plumbing repairs, building access control, etc.Oversees contractors conducting facility repairs on the air compressor, hot water heater, and the fire suppression systemDocuments work related to facility improvements and repairs in the Home Chef CMMS to maintain historyMaintains records of equipment related to compliance requirements such as pH probes, condenser water treatment, or ammonia sensorsMaintenance Shop OrganizationDirectly responsible for making the maintenance shop audit ready at all times, this includes but is not limited to properly storing flammable lubricants and maintaining records of critical safety equipmentKeeps the shop tools and spare parts well organized so that all shifts can conduct required maintenanceCommunicates proactively with the Maintenance Manager when spare parts need to be ordered for specific equipment for the facilityTime ManagementWorks under pressure when emergencies occurWorks with a sense of urgency to minimize production downtimePrioritizes work orders to minimize impact to production and employeesAccurately predicts time to complete work orders Communicates progress and expected completion dates with managementGeneral ResponsibilitiesFollow the facility GMPs and help enforce policies throughout the facilitySupport the efforts of the company to maintain our food safety system (SQF) and quality programsQualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.General high school degree, or equivalent, (e.g. GED)Minimum five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, food manufacturing background preferredAt least 2 years of electrical or programming experience preferredKnowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems requiredMust be able to use a variety of hand and power tools and precision measuringMust have strong knowledge of electrical wiring repairs and installations, AC/DC controls and schematic diagramsPIT and scissor lift OSHA certification requiredSolid computer skills with ability to input/export information into a CMMS