Technician - Maintenance (Maintenance) - Night Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our Night Shift team at Freshpet. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years of experience in an industrial environment, and a broad understanding of industrial electrical, mechanical, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Affirm 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.
• Alerts 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.

Requirements

• 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).
• Good understanding of computer program functionality.
• Knowledge of food safety and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in science preferred.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

$35.91 hourly base rate + $3.00 hourly shift differential = $38.91

Schedule

12-hour shift with a 2,2,3 shift schedule