Maintenance Technician

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic facilities team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and maintenance of our equipment, systems, and infrastructure. Your expertise will support the safety, efficiency, and reliability of our environment, contributing directly to the seamless functioning of our operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong mechanical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to maintenance tasks.

PURPOSE:

To maintain equipment in an uncompromised state of readiness, regarding all GMPs, safety, and professional quality standards. To inspect, maintain, repair, rebuild, as directed any/all equipment. Clean and reassemble equipment properly, ensuring sanitary standards are met and equipment is production ready.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB:

· Repair first – replace if necessary – any part causing breakdown in machinery in plant facility.

· Troubleshoot recurring breakdowns for prevention and recommend procedure changes.

· Utilize any/all testing equipment or diagnostic skills to determine root cause of problems.

· Instruct equipment operators as needed to prevent machine or system damage.

· Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment in sound working condition.

· Assist with facility repairs and maintenance as needed.

· Maintain thorough documentation of all work performed utilizing maintenance management software.

· Support machine setups and changeovers as needed.

· Maintain clean and safe work area at all times and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

· Disassemble, wash, sanitize and reassemble screw machines, pumps, conveyors, belts, depositors and other equipment and machines.

· Participate in on-the-job training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CANDIDATES:

· Min. of 2 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment or associates degree

· High school diploma or GED required; formal technical training preferred.

· Excellent mechanical aptitude. Must pass in-house mechanical aptitude test(s).

· Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.

· Knowledge in basic electrical and plumbing helpful. Familiar with basic computer operations and lock out-tag out safety procedures.

· Self-starter who can work as team player.

· Ability to follow procedural instructions and adapt quickly to changing instructions.

· Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff.

· Willingness and availability to work overtime or on an emergency “on call” basis as needed.

· Excellent attendance record.

· Must be able to fully communicate in English (read, write and converse) in order to receive written and verbal job and safety instructions, and comprehend hazardous material labeling.

· Willingness and ability to work efficiently and safely.

· Ability to read and understand production schedules to ensure proper setup for following day.

· Ability to navigate our internal QA system (QAD) to find specifications of equipment settings per product.

· Ability to work off hours in an attentive and safe manner.

Monday-Friday 3PM-11:30PM.

No Piercings, No Jewelry.

Subject to a maintenance test.

THIS IS A TEMP TO HIRE POSITION.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you consider yourself having excellent mechanical aptitude?
• Do you understand basic electrical and plumbing items?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Industrial Maintenance: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person