Maintenance Technician - Weekend Morning

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein® nutrition bars; and Body Fortress® high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx® high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunch® delicious high protein snacks. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future!

Position Overview:

The Maintenance Technician – Weekend Morning at Bakery Barn in the Alta Vista Industrial Park near Bentleyville plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of our ongoing production processes.  Candidates should have intermediate-level mechanical maintenance experience and be capable of performing complex tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

Current schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5:00am-5:00pm or Saturday, Sunday, Monday 5:00am-5:00pm

The pay rate for this role starts at $21.50-$25.00 per hour including shift differential based on experience and background.  This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety protocols and wear proper PPE, including safety-toe shoes
• Follow all food safety and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) rules and requirements. 
• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, weekly equipment reassembly and monthly safety checks.
• Make complex mechanical repairs and modifications to equipment and facilities as assigned, completing tasks through a work order system.
• Interact with the production team to ensure safe and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and make repairs independently or as part of a group.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Change over and set up equipment for different production runs.
• Perform welding tasks as needed.
• Diagnose and repair VFD (Variable Frequency Drives), VDC (Variable Direct Current), and 3-phase electrical systems.
• Conduct basic PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and repair date coders and liquid pumps, including pump rebuilds.
• Read and understand electrical prints and symbols.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Work efficiently and effectively with team members and supervisors.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in the food industry or a high-speed environment.
• Proficient in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems, including VFD, VDC, and 3-phase.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills, including PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple breakdowns in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with equipment changeovers, setup, and welding.
• Ability to diagnose and repair date coders and liquid pumps.
• Proficient in reading and understanding electrical prints and symbols.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard operating procedures and directions.
• Effective communication in English (spoken and written).

Education & Experience:

• Completion of related coursework at a vocational or community college, or equivalent experience, is required.

Work Environment:

Production facility setting.

• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas, including safety-toe shoes/boots, hair net, beard net (if applicable), safety glasses and ear plugs in designated areas.
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant; must practice LOTO consistently and ensure that all machine guards are in place.
• Climate controlled working environment
• Noise levels will vary; higher noise levels exist while in the plant operations areas.
• Awareness of the work area including evacuation routes, forklift traffic, and pedestrians

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend at waist level, stretch, push, pull, kneel, climb, reach, including overhead work and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery, including working at heights and in small or enclosed workspaces when necessary to perform diagnostics, repairs or routine maintenance.
• Must have visual acuity and normal color vision.
• Ability to grip, grasp and in general use hand tools including fine manipulation.
• Ability to communicate with associates and managers, verbally and in writing and in using maintenance management software.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work environment may contain allergens including, but not limited to peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, eggs, wheat, and/or fish.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: Competitive pay, performance bonuses, and 401(k) with company match.
• Benefits: 401(k), Medical, dental, vision and other benefits effective first of the month following date of hire, including HSA and FSA, and access to a Member Assistance Program.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Learning and Advancement: In-house training and internal job board for promotion opportunities.
• Recognition and Rewards: Performance bonuses and service awards.
• Community Outreach: Charitable activities and local impact opportunities.
• Other Perks: Free protein bars and healthy snacks.

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