Maintenance Tech Line Mechanic 3 (skilled)

Description

About Us: Redbarn Pet Products was co-founded in 1996 by lifelong friends Jeff Baikie and Howie Bloxam, who met as 12-year-olds on a hockey rink in Canada. Inspired by a shared passion for wholesome, high-quality dog food, they built a company that has grown to a family of 500 members, offering over 200 foods, treats, and chews. As a family-owned business for over 25 years, Redbarn's culture is rooted in the belief that they are more than just a team—they are a family.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Attendance bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employee Discounts on pet food

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and test machinery and equipment to ensure proper function.
• Detect malfunctions by listening for unusual sounds and communicating with team members.
• Dismantle defective machines and install new or repaired parts.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery parts.
• Install and repair electrical systems and components (transformers, wiring, etc.).
• Maintain and install hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including gauges, valves, and pressure regulators.
• Perform general building maintenance and facility repairs.
• Install, program, and repair automated machinery, including robots and programmable controllers.
• Operate basic machine tools such as saws, grinders, and drills.
• Follow GMPs and all food safety guidelines at all times.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 months of related maintenance experience or equivalent training/education.
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, technical manuals, and maintenance instructions.
• Write reports and communicate effectively with teams.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Strong problem-solving and common-sense reasoning abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Regular walking, standing, reaching, and use of hands.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crawling, or stooping.
• Must be able to lift and move:
• Up to 50 lbs regularly
• Up to 25 lbs frequently
• Up to 100 lbs occasionally

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to:
• Wet/humid conditions
• High places, fumes, or airborne particles
• Extreme temperatures (hot and cold)
• Outdoor weather conditions and vibration
• Noise level is typically loud.