Maintenance Technician 12 Hours (Monday - Thursday)

About the role

At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the following, including but not limited to facilities maintenance, Powered Industrial Equipment, and stationery equipment. The Maintenance Technician collaborates with the Production to ensure the equipment is ready to go.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment such as controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
• Repair and maintain high-pressure pasteurization equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as hydronic and hydraulic seals, high pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses and cylinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, HVAC, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans and powered industrial equipment.
• Adherence to the facility’s Document Control Policy following completion of training.
• Follow health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality for an hourly role.
• Handle any minor tasks related to the duties of the position.
• On-call ability as needed.
• Provides report information to the leadership team.

Requirements

• Possesses a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Manufacturing.

Working conditions: manufacturing, warehousing, and production facility; must withstand cold temperatures; considerable physical activity; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; physical work >70% of job; exposure to hazards requiring safety precautions; potential exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises; may involve contact with allergenic food ingredients requiring ability to work with them.

Qualifications

• Welding experience preferred but not required.
• Must have flexibility with work schedule and job duties when the location environment changes.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (speak, read, and write).
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and perform position responsibilities accurately and to deadline.