About the Opportunity

At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. When you join Medifast, you become part of a dynamic, fast-growing community of highly motivated, like-hearted people who share a passion for promoting health and wellness. Just as OPTAVIA Coaches inspire Clients to reach their personal wellness goals, at Medifast, we inspire each other to bring our best to work each day to further our shared mission. If you want to build a rewarding career that makes lives better on a daily basis, Medifast may be the perfect place for you.

Overview of Position

The Electro-Mechanical Technician I is responsible for maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment in standard conditions to minimize equipment downtime, increase product yield, and optimize machine reliability while meeting Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality requirements. This role will require daily execution and documentation of preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, changeovers, and spare parts management. Electro-Mechanical Technician I may participate in small scale projects to support the install, implementation, and commissioning of new equipment or components.

Opportunity Highlights

• Maintenance Troubleshooting & Repair
• Execution of Preventative and Corrective Maintenance
• Maintenance work order execution and documentation through CMMS
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Quality Compliance
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

II. Job Responsibilities

1. Performs troubleshooting on blending and high-speed packaging manufacturing lines in standard conditions, which includes mechanical and electrical manufacturing equipment such as conveyors, end-of-arm robots, automated material handlers, motors, pumps, variable frequency drives, x-rays, thermal sealers, carton erectors, PLCs/HMIs, and scales.
2. Executes and documents preventative and corrective maintenance.
3. May assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures or Work Instructions.
4. Utilize CMMS to document maintenance work orders and spare parts consumed for a job.
5. Execute product changeovers.
6. Ensure food safety, product quality, and plant EHS guidelines are met as specified by federal, state, local authorities including OSHA, HAACP, GMP, plant specific and company guidelines.
7. Participate in continuous improvement by providing suggestions towards improving operational efficiency, EHS, and/or quality.
8. Participate in small scale projects to support the install, implementation, and commissioning of new equipment or components.
9. Provides or enters metrics and technical details in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Daily Accountability Board.

III. Scope

Provides maintenance support to OM operations.

IV. Knowledge, Education, Skills & Abilities

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in manufacturing maintenance or equivalent on mechanical and electrical equipment, preferably in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) manufacturing environment
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, bill of materials, and manuals.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance practices and terminology.
• Has a basic understanding of utility equipment such as air compressors, dust collectors, HVAC, and electrical power distribution.
• Familiarity with hand tools and machine shop equipment
• Basic math and measurement skills required.
• Familiarity with EHS and quality regulations.
• Basic computer skills. Proficiency in using a computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) is a plus.
• Customer service oriented to serve internal customers and work with external contractors.
• Intermediate problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Able to work well independently and as a team. Able to accept constructive feedback.
• Able to communicate verbally and written technical details to peers and stakeholders.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position including standing on feet for long periods of time while evaluating job tasks, completing audits and teaching maintenance skills.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position requiring heavy lifting up to 50lbs, carrying tools and supplies, kneeling and stooping and standing on feet for long periods of time.
• Valid driver's license and maintenance of minimum insurance requirements as mandated by the state is required.

At Medifast, Relationships Are At The Center Of What We Do! 

We thrive by elevating our connections with one another as well as with our Coaches & Clients. We believe that everyone has the potential to be OUTSTANDING. The Medifast culture is built on seven core values: integrity, courage, teaming, accountability, empowerment, partnership and diversity. These values aren’t just words on a page – they are celebrated as a core part of the company’s philosophy.

We Lead By…

Mastering Relationships: We build trust, promote collaboration and we are reliable.

Being Innovative: We strive to improve things in our areas of influence; test, refine and expand within the business strategy; and reach beyond real and perceived boundaries.

Simplifying: We are committed to making things measurable, repeatable and scalable; focusing on outcomes not activities; and eliminating complexity to increase focus.

Anticipating: We predict long-term business and organizational needs; challenge assumptions; and expect and prepare for the unexpected.

About Medifast®:

Medifast (NYSE: MED) is the health and wellness company known for its habit-based and coach-guided lifestyle solution OPTAVIA®, which provides people with a simple, yet comprehensive approach to help them achieve lasting optimal health and wellbeing. OPTAVIA's lifestyle plans deliver clinically proven health benefits as well as evidence-based tools, including scientifically developed products and a framework for habit creation reinforced by independent Coaches and Community support. As a physician-founded company with a 40 year history, Medifast is a leader in the U.S. weight management industry. Through a collaboration with the national virtual primary care provider LifeMD, OPTAVIA customers have access to board-certified affiliated clinicians and medications, such as GLP-1s, that support treatment plans for obesity and other health conditions. The company continues to innovate and build upon its scientific and clinical heritage to fulfill its mission of offering the world Lifelong Transformation, One Healthy Habit at a Time®. Medifast was recognized in 2023 by Financial Times as one of The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies and in 2022 as one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies by Forbes. For more information, visit MedifastInc.com and OPTAVIA.com and follow @Medifast on X.

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