Maintenance & Reliability Technician

Hours are 11pm - 7am Sunday night to Friday morning. Pay range is $33-$37.40/hour.

About Us

KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products. Our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”

About the Role

We’re hiring a Maintenance & Reliability Technician to support our Delano, MN Pet Food Treats and Canning Facility. The full-time employee in this position will ensure plant assets operate in a safe and reliable manner, and ensure product safety and quality through effective and efficient corrective and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with all safety regulations and safe job procedures, standard work processes, global food safety initiative (GFSI), good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and product quality requirements at all times.
• Actively engage in and live out Tuffy’s Treat Company values and guiding principles. Be a team member, treat each other with respect, and be a good steward of company resources.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on various types of equipment including but not limited to: facility and utility systems, manufacturing equipment, tanks, vessels, piping, silos, process controls, waste treatment, packaging machines, and mobile equipment.
• Participate in and/or facilitate failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), root cause analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement (CI) activities to ensure the highest levels of asset and process reliability, availability, and quality.
• Perform various testing (ultrasonic, vibration, thermography, etc.) and recording of data on rotating, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic control devices, safety systems, piping, vessels, and other associated equipment and systems.
• Maintain spare part and shop inventory through consistent and effective use of the maintenance, repair, and operating supplies (MRO) process and system.
• Consistently and effectively utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure asset performance and work history is accurately captured.
• Assist production with line setups, product changeovers, and autonomous maintenance activities.
• Actively support equipment effectiveness (TPM), workplace organization (6S), and GMPs.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a special boiler license or be willing to obtain one — 2nd Class B Boilers License or higher is preferred.
• At least three (3) years of experience with installation, calibration, fabrication, and preventive maintenance in a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment, or a two (2) year degree or higher in Electrical Technology or Industrial Technology.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with single and 3-phase electrical repair and troubleshooting up to 480 V.
• Experience with fabrication and welding.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting issues and making repairs on bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Experience with precision alignment of motors, couplings, bearings, and pumps.
• Experience working with preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Willing and able to work in high and/or confined spaces.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical License.
• Experience troubleshooting Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Experience with Ladder Logic.
• Experience with VFDs and motor control devices.
• At least three (3) years of industrial electrical repair experience and/or industrial maintenance experience.
• At least one (1) year of experience troubleshooting PLCs.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Willing and able to get along with others.
• Good judgment and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to drive forklift and pass certification exam.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Holiday pay.
• Paid Time Off, with an additional day for your birthday.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• FSA, Medical & Dependent Care.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Pet Insurance.
• 401K with company match.