Maintenance Tech Level 1

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• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave 

• Paid education assistance

• Team member discount

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Responsible for improving, maintaining, and repairing all equipment used in manufacturing, production and packaging functions. Also responsible for troubleshooting issues, repairs of production and facility equipment to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness by using a proactive continuous improvement methodology.

What You'll be Doing:

• Support production, quality, safety and engineering in projects by providing resource support.
• Develop, perform and document weekly preventative maintenance procedures.
• Perform daily inspections, making necessary adjustments to assure all manufacturing and related equipment is in proper working condition.
• Detect, resolve, document and report complex equipment issues.
• Partner with Maintenance Master and Production Managers to determine root cause for troubleshooting systems and processes.
• May provide training and direction to production leads or operators.
• Practices 200% safety accountability (self and others).
• Perform other duties as required under immediate supervision.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Associates degree or certification in technical or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) and Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with standard mechanical and electrical component maintenance and repair practices; knowledge and/or skill with Preventative Maintenance programs.
• Knowledge and skill of MIG, TIG, fabrication, joining and repair of varieties of metals including stainless steel for food grade applications, various production equipment and structures.