Industrial Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

At Klosterman Baking Company, our Maintenance Technician position is responsible for performing a broad range of maintenance activities to maintain the facility, equipment, machinery, and production operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Preventive maintenance to plant equipment, machinery, and facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment and machinery for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or other problems using schematics, drawings, manuals, multi-meters, etc.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC electrical controls and circuits
• Understand PLC operations and troubleshoot from a nonprogrammer level
• Perform routine tasks, such as set-ups, cleaning, lubricating, and starting equipment
• Operate forklifts and scissor lift equipment

Requirements for this position include:

• Must have open availability
• Union environment 8-hour shifts with potential for overtime
• Starting pay $35.00-$39.41/hour depending on experience
• Experience with 3-phase and low-voltage power
• Experience with fasteners, hand & power tools, precision measurement tools, gearboxes, bearings, rotating equipment, and assembly/disassembly of machinery
• Welding and Fabrication experience
• Experience with photo eyes, prox. switches, etc.
• Knowledge in use of calipers and micrometers
• Experience with broad range of hand tools
• Strong teamwork capabilities
• Familiarity with general plumbing using PVC, Copper and black iron pipe
• Able to push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds and maneuver in tight places (in and around machinery)
• Good communication skills, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Experience: 1 year experience preferred.

Additional Information:

• Food manufacturing facility where Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) must be followed at all times
• Safety shoes are required from day one, including for the interview as a facility tour will be part of the interview process
• The work environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, involving lifting, bending, reaching overhead, standing for extended periods, and performing tasks that require fine motor skills for handling product and ensuring product quality
• All new hires are subject to a 90-day probationary period, with weekly performance & attendance reviews
• As part of the hiring process, a pre-employment background check and drug test are required, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws

Company Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Company Paid!)
• Upbeat and positive work environment
• Growing Company
• Training opportunities

Pay

$35.00-$39.41/hour depending on experience

Schedule

Union environment 8-hour shifts with potential for overtime