Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

• Diagnose, inspect, and repair complex interrelated process machinery in a sanitary food manufacturing environment
• Provide preventative maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities with mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical skills
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC I/O systems and field devices.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on motion control systems, servo drives, and VFDs.
• Support equipment operating with voltages ranging from 480V AC to 24V DC control systems.
• Troubleshoot sensors, relays, contactors, motors, and safety circuits.
• Assist with equipment startups, commissioning, and machine modifications.
• Performs preventative maintenance in accordance with schedules and equipment O&M recommendations/Claremont Foods standards
• Facilities maintenance such as drywall repairs, basic plumbing, man door and garage door repair, and office maintenance
• Responds to equipment breakdowns and emergency repairs to maintain production equipment in a full safe working capacity
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Consistently follow food safety and good manufacturing practices
• Maintains compliance with SQF standards and use of appropriate PPE
• Performs other duties as assigned

• 4 years of experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance technician
• Highly motivated, hardworking individual who enjoys working as a team, possess a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to meet deadlines, and an obsessive commitment to customer safety, service, quality, and consistency
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a strong mechanical and Electrical intuition and be proficient with hand tools and repair techniques
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in industrial environments.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC I/O systems.
• Knowledge of motion control systems, servo motors/drives, and VFDs.
• Understanding industrial power distribution from 480V AC to 24V DC control circuits.
• Industrial networking, PLC & HMI Allen Bradle Programming is a plus.
• Welding experience
• Ability to work at height with proper fall protection equipment
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload efficiently with and without assistance and oversight
• Ability to work in wide range of environments, including range of temperatures with proper PPE and safe practices when required
• Must have basic math and computer skills including email communication, and ability to use computer-based maintenance work order scheduling systems and reporting
• Must be able to stand for periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, turn body and walk
• Sufficient mobility and dexterity to safely and properly use hand and power tools

• Must be 18 years or older
• 1 year or more of work experience in any industry
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

• Maintenance and Food Manufacturing Industry experience preferred
• 6 years of experience working as a Mechanical Maintenance technician

• Must have the ability to frequently lift or carry up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift or carry 51-100 lbs.
• Must have the ability to frequently push or pull up to 50 lbs. and occasionally push or pull 51-100 lbs.
• Must be able to use an electronic device to input daily communications.
• Must be able to constantly walk and stand for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to frequently use fine motor manipulations, grip, squat, kneel, bend, twist, turn, reach outward, and reach above chest.
• Must be able to occasionally crawl and climb as needed.

Salary : $30 - $52