1st Shift Maintenance Technician

About the role

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician in our Thriving Flavor Manufacturing Plant!

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production equipment.
• Diagnose operational issues, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
• Safely install, modify, and upgrade plant equipment as required.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery, reporting potential issues before they escalate.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, plumbing, and general building infrastructure as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to facilitate repairs.
• Utilize CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document maintenance activities.
• Follow all safety protocols, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Hot Work, and Electrical Safety Standards.
• Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
• Provide backup support to other Maintenance Technicians when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (Associate degree in a related field preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including troubleshooting motors, gearboxes, sensors, switches, pumps, and conveyors.
• Experience working with 110V, 208V, and 460V three-phase electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting (programming experience is a plus).
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as needed.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools, multimeters, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Must be flexible to work overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Competitive pay range $38 - $40 per hour based on experience and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, etc.).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A safe and supportive work environment that values teamwork and innovation.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience working with 110V, 208V, and 460V three-phase electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Experience in a food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment.
• Proficiency in CMMS software.

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree in a related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or a related field.

Licenses & Certifications

• Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, or HVAC certification (plus).
• Experience in a food manufacturing or GMP-regulated environment (preferred).
• Proficiency in CMMS software (preferred).