Technician - Maintenance (Maintenance) - Day Shift
Freshpet · Bethlehem, PA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
What You Will Do
- Performs a wide variety of maintenance repairs and services.
- Troubleshoots breakdowns of machinery and production line.
- Setup and disassemble machines as needed
- Perform daily plant maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and all other related functions on various industrial equipment and PLC
- Setup and adjust machines to ensure proper operation
- Read, understand, and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings
- Maintain records pertinent to equipment performance, necessary repairs and downtime via PM’s, SAP work requests, utilizing PC based systems
- Affirms food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees
- Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action
- Follows all relevant SOPs and corrective action procedures
- Notifies supervisor of process deviations
- Aids in monitoring all work being performed by outside contractors
- Maintain efficient function of the boiler and water softener; add chemicals or salt as needed
- Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Supervisor of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place, or that may occur
- Works within established expense limits
- Responds to handheld radio calls for maintenance problems around the plan
- Maintain a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees
What You Will Bring
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate degree in science preferred
- Minimum of 2 years working in an industrial environment in related capacity required
- Broad understanding of industrial electrical, 24V – 480V, 3 phase, mechanical, and building systems
- Experience with PLCs, ladder logic, and troubleshooting control systems
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and pumping systems
- Experience in welding and metal fabrication
- Ability to clearly communicate in English (both verbal and written) required
- Good understanding of computer program functionality
- Knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Tuition assistance
- A generous PTO plan
- Disclaimers