2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

The Production, Maintenance Technician will lead the day-to-day operations of all maintenance matters pertaining to the food production floor. In this position, the Production, Maintenance Lead must have a sound understanding of mechanical equipment as it pertains to food processing. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to lead.

Main Responsibilities/Duties:

· Ensures that all production line equipment is fully functional

· Manages parts inventory

· Places purchase orders for parts and other items necessary to keep production equipment running

· Reviews and updates preventive maintenance programs

· Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies

· Contributes to consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the equipment suppliers

· Responsible of leading a team of two to nine associates, including bi-weekly payroll auditing and approval

· Responsible for conducting periodic performance reviews with team

· Builds future leaders through the Maintenance department through coaching and mentoring

· Contributes to consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the equipment suppliers

· Reports to the Production Maintenance Manager

· Supply of own tools to perform troubleshooting and repairs.

· Knowledge and experience in pneumatic machinery and troubleshooting. Automation experience a plus.

· Experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, and diagnostics of Variable Frequency Drives and PLC’s used in 208v-480v systems.

· Ability to read and understand machinery schematics and wiring diagrams. Ability to read European wiring prints a plus.

· Responsible for breakdown and assembly of machinery.

· Experience in gas and electrical oven repair.

· Facility maintenance, heating/cooling, HVAC experience a plus.

Perform assigned duties with minimal supervision while maintaining OSHA safety compliance and SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

Should be knowledgeable and proficient in the use of:

• 3 to 5 years industrial maintenance exp
• Both AC and DC electrical exp
• Be able to weld and fabricate
• Must be able to trouble shoot plc
• Must be able to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Must be able to work on pneumatics

Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering experience preferred.

Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel

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Physical and Mental Requirements of this job:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• regularly required to talk and hear
• frequently required to sit, stand, bend at the knees and waist, twist, turn, squat, stoop and walk
• required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• May be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• required to use close vision and be able to focus
• ability to work extended hours as needed
• ability to travel domestic US and/or international if needed
• ability to work in temperature extremes (hot/cold)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Monroe, NC 28112: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Industrial maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location