Maintenance Technician - Days

• Practices and complies with all plant and maintenance department safety procedures
• understands the concept of Permit Required Confined Spaces
• follows all applicable good manufacturing practices (GMP's)
• maintains and uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• attends classes, seminars, and in-house training as needed
• makes improvements and suggestions to optimize maintenance program
• executes and document planned and unplanned work findings and data via computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• repairs and installation of parts, tools and equipment
• performs Preventative Maintenance (PM), inspections, corrective repairs, special projects/equipment rebuilds
• performs execution and resolution of equipment breakdowns/repairs
• leverages methodologies including root cause analysis (RCA), break down failure analysis (BDA) and cause maps
• utilizes predictive maintenance technologies
• documents the cause of the failure
• understands and interprets technical documents and diagrams
• maintains and repairs facility/utility systems
• executes PMs and repairs to HVAC systems, refrigeration, instrumentation, elevator maintenance, painting, plumbing, carpentry, grounds keeping and mechanical repairs
• may be required to perform tests, repair and replacement of fire alarm, fire sprinkler, smoke detector, emergency and exit sign lighting system
• repairs, replaces and/or rebuilds plumbing fixtures and connections
• cleans and replaces traps, drains, vents and drain lines, faucets, and toilets, basic wall board repairs
• handles plant waste, both hazardous and non-hazardous
• may perform other duties as required

• High School Diploma or GED
• a minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing facility performing mechanical and electrical inspections, troubleshooting and repairs
• pass plant specific maintenance test required.

• Some college or formal technical school education with demonstrated aptitude and skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, carpentry, plumbing, and welding techniques
• ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations
• two years in food manufacturing environment experience

competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment