Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift - 11pm-7:30am

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company, built on over 200 years of combined experience. We provide value-added, branded, and custom-formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient, and Retail sectors, with a commitment to being the most valued supplier in the private-label retail bottled oils market. Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are in Memphis, TN.

About the role

The A-level Electrical-Mechanical Maintenance Technician is an advanced role for experienced professionals specializing in industrial maintenance. Technicians take on complex and critical tasks, independently leading maintenance projects and providing strategic input on system improvements. They ensure the optimal performance of production and manufacturing equipment with minimal supervision.

This position is scheduled for 3rd shift, working from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Training may be completed on either 1st or 2nd shift based on the selected candidate's preference. The successful candidate will attend new hire orientation during the first three days of employment on 1st shift. Must be available to work overtime during the week and on weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts with all Stratas GMP standards.
• Execute and oversee the repair, installation, and maintenance of production and manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct detailed inspections of equipment performance and proactively identify potential failures or improvement opportunities.
• Utilize advanced hand tools, electrical tools, and mechanical tools safely and effectively.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and apprentices on maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
• Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to and enforce all company safety protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and reliability teams to improve equipment performance, uptime, and reliability.
• Lead or support complex maintenance projects with minimal supervision.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing downtime and increasing operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute preventative maintenance procedures and maintenance schedules.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues.
• Utilize CMMS systems to document maintenance activities, track work orders, and analyze equipment history.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support plant operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of extensive hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Advanced experience in troubleshooting and maintaining PLCs and automation systems.
• Experience developing, writing, and implementing preventative maintenance programs and procedures.
• Proficiency in using advanced diagnostic equipment and maintenance software for equipment analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance projects simultaneously while meeting timelines and quality expectations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring, training, and developing maintenance technicians and apprentices.

Skills

• Advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Leadership and team development.
• Project management and prioritization.
• Preventative and predictive maintenance expertise.
• Safety leadership and compliance.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptability and technical learning agility.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Decision-making and independent problem-solving.

Additional Information

Physical: Must be able to walk throughout the plant, including walking and climbing up/down stairs and ladders (portable, fixed). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Sensory: Must have appropriate sensory acuity (visual, hearing, speaking, smell, and touch) to identify and react to normal, abnormal, and alarm conditions (chemicals, temperature, etc.).

Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to logically and methodically work through and break down complex problems and processes to enable effective communication with all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision