Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all plant equipment, buildings, and tools. They perform routine maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and inspections to minimize downtime and ensure a safe and sanitary environment for the plant and surrounding grounds. The role includes preventative maintenance and occasional office-based tasks such as computer research, project management, and communication with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Learn set-up, operation, adjustments, and operating parameters of production equipment.
• Prioritize safety and remedy any unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• Reconfigure electrical and water drops to improve aesthetics, efficiency, and safety.
• Assess maintenance and repair problems with follow-up.
• Perform plumbing and electrical work and repair equipment when breakdowns occur to maintain production.
• Develop open communication with machine operators, department supervisors, and managers.
• Facilitate implementing a preventative maintenance schedule for production equipment.
• Build spare parts stock for normal wear items.
• Paint necessary areas and repair aesthetic defects (e.g., seals, hinges, hangers) when production schedule allows.
• Develop a daily walk-through routine to spot and document possible problems.
• Be on call as needed.
• Model and apply company policies and department SOPs, promoting teamwork at all times.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum three years of related experience in electrical (single phase, 3 phase, and programming), refrigeration, welding, fabrication, forklift operation, or building maintenance.
• Experience in Best Practices in Process Improvement.
• Industrial Refrigeration Certified.
• Experience working in a food processing environment.
• Able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License.
• Forklift Certification is preferred.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, or technical aptitude.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite, primarily Word and Excel.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Regular visits to production areas involve exposure to machinery, high noise levels, varying temperatures, humidity, and wet conditions.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods.
• Ability to work around ingredients and/or finished products containing food allergens.
• Must be able to communicate through various channels, including phone, email, face-to-face, and videoconferencing.