Maintenance Technician I

Job Purpose Support the company's maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations. Essential Functions * Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems) * Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives) * Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment * Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts) * Perform small repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed * Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel * Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures * Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies) * 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 3+ years in maintenance mechanic role * Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics * Working knowledge of CMMS * Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs * Working knowledge of boiler operations * Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media * Ability to stick or tig weld small repairs Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office * Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutions * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists * Strong communication skills * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks * Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Created: 2025-01-09