Maintenance Technician I - 1st & 3rd Shift

We offer a competitive wage and a wide array of benefits.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Bonus opportunities (referral, production, etc.)
• 401k and wellness benefits (beginning on the 90th day of employment)

Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified duties including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Conduct scheduled, unscheduled, or emergency repairs
• Perform regular preventive maintenance and maintain supporting documentation
• Conduct maintenance according to skill level and pursuant to safety policies and procedures
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments
• Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report unusual situations to the facility maintenance manager
• Utilize Microsoft Office to order and schedule parts as well as jobs
• Perform work in a safe manner and use Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Completed or working on a 2-year trades degree and/or 4 years of plant maintenance experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Able to read, write, and speak English (bilingual capabilities are a plus)
• Able to communicate and take direction from the Sanitation Manager and communicate effectively with line workers, Leads, Supervisors, and Plant Manager
• Attention to detail and legible record-keeping/data entry skills
• Highly motivated, flexible, and creative problem-solving abilities
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Full understanding of 3-phase electrical and three-phase motor controls
• Ability to troubleshoot AC & DC drives

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to a variety of machines, noise levels, and varying temperatures (can be very warm or refrigerated depending on location)
• Team environment requiring the ability to work well with others and communicate in a respectful and professional manner
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• May be required to work weekend and night hours to fill in as needed

Pay

Starting pay: $34.45/hour. A shift differential is offered for 3rd shift opportunities.