Full Time Maintenance Technician- Weekend Shift / 1st Shift

About the role

Oats Overnight is a rapidly growing CPG brand focused on creating a generational brand through innovative strategies and direct-to-consumer reach. We are vertically integrated, developing, manufacturing, and fulfilling everything in-house to engage customers directly in the R&D process and ensure a tangible, real brand story.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical inspections of equipment and perform required corrective actions.
• Perform troubleshooting to identify equipment failures and resolve issues promptly.
• Routinely report on the status of the equipment to the Shift Maintenance Lead and Maintenance Manager.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure the functionality, cleanliness, and safety of production equipment.
• Identify basic electrical issues and perform basic repairs.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs and preventative activities in a CMMS system.
• Communicate when replacement parts are needed.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and malfunctions.
• Diagnose problems, analyze root causes, and carry out necessary repairs or replacements.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate within the maintenance department.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• This role is responsible for collaboration with other departments to identify and address food safety risks throughout the production process.
• This role is responsible for product quality and maintaining hygiene conditions in the plant.
• Ensures and promotes food safety throughout the facility.

Requirements

• 4 years’ experience as a maintenance or facilities technician, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent; additional technical certifications or vocational training is a plus.
• 2+ years of food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of at least two of the following: Welding, Machining, Plumbing, Electricity, Automated Equipment.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, drawings, mechanical diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Familiar with automated electrical systems, HMI’s, and PLC’s.
• Understanding of electric motors, starters, switches, photocells, etc.
• Familiarity with CMMS work order systems.
• Ability to write parts requests, complete work orders, and write corrective work orders.
• Strong preventive maintenance background.
• Food manufacturing background with understanding of FDA requirements.
• Ability to follow GMPs at all times.
• Computer literacy; must be able to read and write English.
• PLC skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Able to write parts requests, complete work orders, and write corrective work orders.
• Strong preventive maintenance background.
• Food manufacturing background with understanding of FDA requirements.
• Ability to follow GMPs at all times.
• Computer literacy; must be able to read and write English.
• PLC skills a plus.

Skills

• Technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Hands-on facility work and equipment troubleshooting.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Compliance with safety, food safety, and GMPs.

Benefits

• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401k.
• Weekly pay.
• Generous paid time off.
• Stock options, every employee is an owner.
• Free, delicious oatmeal.

Pay

$35–$37/hour based on experience, with a clear path to $36–$38/hour after year one.

Schedule

Weekends (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) 5am - 5pm.