Maintenance Tech II

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime easier and more enjoyable. As the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides brand, we offer wholesome favorites like mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese in grocery stores nationwide. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage, liquid eggs, and egg products under brands including Bob Evans®, Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters®, and Owens® Sausage. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Bob Evans Farms is part of Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical maintenance to support the plant facility, adopting a proactive approach to prevent repairs.
• Install, replace, and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimal supervision, using hand tools and testing instruments.
• Dismantle machinery and replace defective electrical or mechanical parts.
• Ensure all work complies with established safety procedures and inspect completed work for conformance with local building and safety codes.
• Conduct preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems.
• Fabricate and assemble equipment, including welding, cutting, and pipe fitting.
• Perform emergency repairs on process equipment.
• Inspect facility equipment daily, performing production startup and coverage tasks.
• Troubleshoot repairs involving PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.
• Use prints, specifications, and verbal instructions to make repairs to plumbing and electrical systems, including pipe installation, threading, soldering, and cutting.
• Assist in the installation of equipment.
• Clean and lubricate parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Follow all food safety principles as specified by the Quality Practitioner and report any food or human safety concerns to appropriate personnel (e.g., QA technician, Safety Manager, Ops Manager).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, including familiarity with electrical schematics.
• Working fundamentals of troubleshooting PLCs.
• Basic boiler safety knowledge.
• Experience with welding (sanitary TIG, Stick, and MIG) and basic plumbing/HVAC knowledge.
• Understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Good understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to make decisions regarding the sequence of maintenance operations within standard practice limits.
• Ability to work in disagreeable conditions, including dust, noise, fumes, and vibrations.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills using thinking and reasoning.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Minimum of three years of industrial equipment experience.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Some travel may be required.

Physical Demands

• Sitting and climbing or balancing under 1/3 of the time.
• Walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
• Standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time.
• Lifting weights ranging from 10 to over 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time.