Maintenance Technicians - 3rd Shift (7PM - 3:30AM)

Job Summary: PM shift - 7pm - 3:30am

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of various facility equipment including air compressors, electrical systems, dust collection systems, HVAC systems etc. The Technician will also be responsible for the maintenance and proper operation of production equipment and related systems to include automated systems and controls, mechanical systems and electrical systems. Must have welding and fabrication experience. The Maintenance Technician is responsible to report any food safety or quality issue to supervisor or upper management with the ability to initiate action.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Implementation of control strategy as directed.

· Repair and operation of all facility equipment

· Repair and maintenance of production equipment.

· Installation of new equipment.

· Documentation of new installations made by Technician.

· Documentation of existing systems as required.

· Experience working on HVAC repairs.

· Experience in building maintenance, framing and dry wall repair.

· Painting, soldering, landscape.

· Forklift driving is a plus.

· On-call availability 24/7.

· Must be in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Hazard Analysis Risk-based Preventative Control (HARPC).

Education and/or Experience:

· Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Electrician, Millwright or other applicable trade skill.

• Completion of an apprenticeship or vocational education may substitute for the experience requirements.
• Must have controls background in automation.
• Must have knowledge of PLC’s programming, installation and operation.
• Must be able to utilize PC as required by jobs/projects
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/electronic systems.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Understand relay ladder logic and able to program PLC.

Skills and abilities:

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus but not required.

• College level course work related to job.
• Programming background VB etc.
• Electronics AA

La Canasta Mexican Food Products, LLC. is dedicated to ensuring a drug-free workplace and promoting equal opportunities for all. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe environment, all candidates are required to undergo pre-employment drug screening. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.