Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician I performs routine and break down maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, and is responsible for keeping the plant running and in compliance with all rules and regulations by using safe methods of equipment repair/upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently perform regular and preventative maintenance related to the plant, equipment, and grounds in compliance with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, and safety policies as enforced by OSHA.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment during the production process as needed.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Effectively perform and assist in repair or updating and installation of equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of equipment, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Complete and update work orders using in-house systems.
• Complete and maintain routine and preventive records and logs.
• Works closely with production to minimize downtime while maintaining quality.
• Perform buildings and grounds maintenance/up-keep as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all plant area processes.
• Accurately read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Maintenance/repair experience or training preferred. Mechanical and electrical aptitude required. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues. Decisions administered soundly and consistently with policies and in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results. Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems; comprehend most complex concepts. Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data. Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience. Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently. Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations. Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Qualifications

To Deliver These Results

Skills

Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems; comprehend most complex concepts. Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data. Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience. Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently. Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations. Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Healthy work/life balance
• Shift time - 5/2/2/5 rotating 1 month days and 1 month nights

Pay

Starting Rate: $28.70/hour

Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00/$1.50

Schedule

Shift Differential + Double Time on Sundays