Maintenance Tech III

About the role

MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. The Maintenance Tech III maintains and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient use of all machinery, as well as maintaining general building systems and equipment to meet all food and workplace health and safety standards. This role has demonstrated high proficiency in multiple maintenance disciplines and can serve as a subject matter expert, working under minimal supervision while contributing to troubleshooting and efficiency efforts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment to ensure efficiency, work safety, and GMP compliance in accordance with OSHA requirements.
• Maintain the building, plumbing, electrical, air, water, HVAC, and heating systems to ensure uninterrupted operations and reduce operational expenses.
• Replace worn or damaged parts on equipment and buildings, including hoses, belts, wiring, piping, switches, fuses, trim, lights, panels, and support structures such as walkways, carpets, and stairs.
• Maintain a clean and safe shop and work area, including external workspaces.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety initiatives, including building security, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
• Follow all GMP and safety rules and regulations, including personal hygiene, trash removal, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to PM, Sanitation, Food Safety, Lean Manufacturing, and Quality Procedures.
• Manage hazardous waste by adding it to satellite accumulation containers, labeling, and transporting it.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Interacts with external parties such as contractors, vendors, auditors, and external customers, as well as internally with all employees. Participation in safety, business contact, and environmental training is expected, with active application to job-related responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with vocational schooling in maintenance programs such as electrical, mechanical, HVAC, boiler and refrigeration systems, PLC, and welding trades or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment, preferably in preventative and proactive maintenance.
• Flavor/food industry experience is a plus.
• Computer literate.
• Physically able to lift 80 pounds.

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting capabilities.
• Strong math skills.
• Schematic and blueprint reading ability.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy work schedule.
• Experience with CMMS maintenance systems.
• Capability to develop and implement work orders, equipment installations, and projects.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming and setup experience (Modicon preferred).
• HVAC knowledge.
• Boiler systems experience.
• Refrigeration systems knowledge.
• Knowledge of equipment calibrations and installations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Benefits

• Generous PTO plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Annual year-end shutdown.
• Annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance programs.

MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on employee well-being.