This position is responsible for collaborating with production staff to enhance the reliability of production equipment, and completion of repair tasks in a manner that minimizes reactive downtime.

Essential Functions

• Effectively perform preventive maintenance tasks to enhance equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair processing, packaging, and facility related equipment.
• Collaborate with production personnel to identify causes of mechanical downtime.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematic drawings, and PLC logic diagrams.
• Perform metal fabrication tasks as necessary to complete repairs including cutting, welding and finishing.
• Demonstrate an understanding of AC and DC motors, VFD drives, and the ability to safely troubleshoot circuits of varying voltage (110/120V, 220V, 480V).
• Evaluate equipment condition and reacts appropriately with follow-up activities.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the production process and take action
• Participate in Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) autonomous maintenance team efforts.

Position Requirements

• Follow all safety guidelines and good manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrate customer service focus when organizing and prioritizing work demands.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and perform intermediate level math functions.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCs using a multimeter.
• Follow specific maintenance procedures concerning PM's, schedules and documentation requirements.
• Climb ladders and lift/push/pull using proper techniques up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 200 pounds occasionally.
• Work in confined spaces and elevated heights (up to 60 feet) safely.
• Basic computer skills for communication, parts research, and maintenance system purposes.
• Maintain personal safety while considering and protecting the safety of others whenever possible.

Desired Education and/or Experience:
Relevant trade or technical school training preferred
2 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience preferred
2 years of Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred

Schedule:
After training is complete, this position is scheduled to work a 12 hour night shift 8:00 PM - 8:30 AM on a 2-3-2 schedule alternating working 3 or 4 days per week

Pay:
Base Compensation: $36.69- $44.15. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training and location.

Additional Compensation:

• Signing Bonus: $7,500 signing bonus
• Shift differential: $2.25 per hour for working 12 hour night shift.
• Quarterly Bonuses: Up to 7% based on business performance.

Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance (starting at $45/month for employee only coverage), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account and tuition reimbursement.

The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Get to know us:
A people-focused company that cares​: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately-held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
A valued and supported workforce ​: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower than average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
An engaged and energized culture​: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.69 - $44.15 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience/skill set working with PLC's.

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person