SUMMARY:

The Entry-Level Maintenance Technician supports the safe and efficient operation of food production equipment and facilities. This role involves performing routine maintenance, assisting with repairs, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule and perform inspections, lubrication, bearing and chain adjustments to reduce equipment failure. Operating and maintaining power fluid systemsLogging work orders, tracking maintenance history, and generating reports.

Collaborating with production and quality teamsRead technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to escalate required maintenance and serviceUse a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing dutiesEnsure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with the required information documented in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Familiarity with Food Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA)and other food safety regulationsUnderstanding Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, Good Manufacturing Practices, and sanitation protocolsPerforms other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

High School Diploma required or General Education. Training in advanced technology coursework, engineering or maintenanceMinimum two (2) years experience in motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment strongly preferredWorking knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, gas systems, liquid propane, boilers, and refrigeration is strongly preferred.

Experience with human machine interface (HMI) and automation a plus Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines. Basic math skills requiredForklift Certification requiredWillingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidaysFamiliarity with Microsoft Office or Computer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:

Continually standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts, utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet, and/or humid conditions (non-weather), required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel.

Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditionsFrequently push, pull, and lift up to fifty pounds safely.