Lead, Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Craft Your Career with Champion Foods - A Slice of Opportunity Awaits! Champion Foods, a pizza trailblazer, is expanding, and we're looking for dynamic talents to enhance our innovative and quality-driven team. We produce products cherished by families nationwide and pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to quality, and a warm workplace culture that feels like family. If you're passionate, eager to grow, and want to work for a company that values each voice and champions personal development, your next career adventure starts here. Join us, and let's craft great things together, one delicious slice at a time. Your Mission: The Lead Maintenance Technician position provides electrical/mechanical support to Champion Foods manufacturing facility in the areas of manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair, and facility/utility maintenance and repair. This position requires competency in the analysis and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment. The Lead Maintenance Technician promotes teamwork and fosters an atmosphere conducive to the effective use of teamwork to achieve objectives, employs a positive, professional attitude at all times and communicates effectively with personnel from management, maintenance, production, sanitation, quality assurance, etc. What You'll Do: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and share knowledge of applicable mechanical concepts/principles to other Maintenance personnel. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facility and utilities (i.e. compressed air, water boilers, HVAC units and refrigeration systems). Help ensure plant and manufacturing equipment are in compliance with all government and local regulations as well as all internal policies including Federal Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), HACCP, OSHA, Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) and others. Provide troubleshooting and repair of facility electrical equipment that includes single phase AC circuits, three phase AC circuits, DC circuits and Variable frequency drives. Resolve hydraulic and pneumatic problems as required. Provide technical assistance to reduce /eliminate issues associated with equipment, performance, quality, and safety. Inform the appropriate facility personnel of any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation. Meet with each craftsman at the start of each shift to discuss scheduled work, pass-on's, expectations, and priorities. Meet with each craftsman at the end of each shift to discuss done/not done work orders, obstacles, preventive maintenance deficiencies, and pass-on's. Communicate with craftsmen throughout the day for progress on assigned work. Prioritize and re-evaluate the assigned work based on the day's activities and adjust schedules and assignments as required. Write preventive maintenance deficiency work requests based on information from craftsmen. Executes other duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor, Manager, or Senior Management. Ensure that production line equipment is left in a functional state for subsequent shifts. Perform non-technical assignments as requested by Maintenance Management. Maintain tools in good working condition and report damaged tools immediately. Provide an example to the work group that supports plant goals and the culture we want to create. Conduct quality safety training. Model all sanitary and food safety rules. Perform safety, sanitation, and other audits as required and provide appropriate follow-up action. What You'll Bring: High school Diploma or GED. Minimum of four (4) years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics. Knowledge and ability to use gas and electric welding equipment, PC and motor controls. Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA requirements and other applicable governmental regulations. Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical manuals/schematics and P&AID's Ability to obtain the minimum assessment level required for a Maintenance Technician II as established by the maintenance department. Ability to work extended hours when necessary. Evidence of ability to analyze situations, demonstrate good judgment and make business appropriate decisions. Previous experience in a position requiring attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences. Where You'll Work: Welcome to the heart of pizza innovation! At our 144,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art bakery, you'll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced environment where bakery innovation meets cutting-edge technology. Imagine walking into a vibrant atmosphere where the aroma of freshly baked crusts and spices fills the air, and every day is an opportunity to craft mouth-watering pizzas. Our bakery boasts the latest in food production technology, ensuring that our pizzas are not only tasty but also consistently high in quality. You'll work alongside passionate and dedicated team members. Our collaborative atmosphere encourages idea-sharing and innovation, making it the perfect place for those eager to make an impact. Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, our bakery has many amenities that will make your workday enjoyable and convenient. You'll find that our bakery is more than just a workplace - it's a place where your contributions genuinely matter, and you can grow your career in the food industry. Works in a variety of locations in the building as well as some outside work. Production areas, offices, freezers, common areas, elevators and restrooms, silos, as well as on the roof. Position may require continuous standing, squatting, lifting, sitting, bending, and moving of heavy weight (over 50 pounds) material in difficult work positions. The ability to work in confined spaces (permit required areas) and complete all height related assignments. Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC. Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. PRIVACY POLICY

Created: 2024-11-02