Ready Foods is a family-owned company. Over the years, we have grown Ready Foods into a medium sized company. We have been able to do this because we have a strong company culture that promotes inclusion and respect for the dignity of all people. We are looking for an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic who shares our commitment to people.

With nearly fifty years of manufacturing experience, Ready Foods is a mature, stable, and operationally intensive business. We are excellent at what we do and continually strive for perfection.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for addressing a variety of challenges and performing associated maintenance and repairs on a variety of equipment within an industrial food manufacturing facility. The position is more of an industrial maintenance technician that will self-perform or assist other technicians with advanced repairs throughout the campus. The role works under minimal supervision and some contact with external suppliers and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Intermediate understanding of PLC’s, ability to access program for troubleshooting purposes (would not be expected to program PLC's)
• Troubleshoot and repair minor pneumatic and hydraulic problems
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical pumps, motors, heaters, piping systems, water systems, and steam systems
• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance and repairs on general manufacturing equipment such as starters, start/stop stations, motors (up to 480V)
• Experienced in programable firmware, AC and DC electrical systems, analog and digital display units.
• Test performance of robotic assemblies
• Evaluate efficiency and reliability of industrial robotic systems, reprogramming calibrating to achieve maximum quantity and quality
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Must possess applicable certifications, licenses and a valid driver's license
• Must be flexible on duties and schedule
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform work at heights using fall protection gear
• Ability to stoop, bend, manipulate tools in small spaces
• Ability to frequently lift and or move a variety of objects up to 75 pounds
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals. Ability to write basic reports and customer request documents such as work orders.

Employee Benefits: 

•  Medical, Prescription, Dental, Life and LTD 
• 401K Plan 
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay 
• Paid Holidays
• Quarterly Bonus Program 
• Year End Bonuses* (based on company performance) 
• Holiday Party & Summer Picnic