What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician position at Custom Foods,?
The Second Shift Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations. This position supports food safety, product quality, and operational reliability by maintaining equipment in proper working condition and responding promptly to maintenance needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with the Operations Team to ensure machines are up and running to meeting production schedules. A background in electricity is preferred.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis. Inspects belts, checks fluid levels, replaces filter, greases bearing, seals etc.
- Completes daily, weekly and monthly checks on equipment and maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- The maintenance tech is responsible for ensuring all facility repairs are completed in a timely manner.
- Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required (including Saturdays).
- Maintains records of scheduled maintenance procedures and lot numbers.
- Assists with renovation/remodeling of building repairs, painting, and new equipment installation.
- May obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts, orders parts as need.
- Maintains vendor relationships.
- Follows company GMP policies.
- Responsible for ensuring food safety, food quality and food defense.
- 2nd Shift (Approx. 3:00pm - 1:30am)
- Pay rate: $25.00-$31.50 per hour, based on experience
Education and Experience
- Certification in mechanical engineering or a similar field required, OR
- 4-years of previous work experience in an industrial maintenance technician position.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical AND electrical systems maintenance.
- Knowledge of parametric and industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
- Good time-management skills.
We offer Company-Paid:
- Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Further Training and Certifications, at company's expense
Additional Benefits Include:
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Hospital Confinement
- Cancer
- Critical Illness
- Group Family Life Insurance Plans
- Whole Life
- Identity Theft Protection/Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
- 401k and Employer Match Options
Generous Sign-On Bonus after completion of 6 months of service!
Salary : $25 - $32