What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Maintenance Technician (Day Shift) 5:45am-2:15pm position at Nutricost?
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various equipment and systems within our facility. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical components, and HVAC/R systems to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Duties
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various equipment and systems within our facility. This role requires a strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical components, and HVAC/R systems to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Duties
- Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance on all production machinery, including mixers, filling machines, packaging equipment, and conveyors. Follow and complete reports on equipment condition and inspection findings.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues in machinery and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Root Cause Analysis: Trace problems to their root cause and implement solutions to resolve issues more permanently. Work with engineering and fabrication to implement long-term solutions for common problems.
- Process Improvement: Work with production, engineering, and fabrication to develop improvements to the efficiency of the production lines and increase uptime.
- Repairs: Execute both planned and unplanned repairs, utilizing appropriate tools and techniques to restore equipment functionality.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and
- equipment performance. Ensure all work is documented in compliance with regulatory
- requirements. Use CMMS to track and log work, manage parts used, etc.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and procedures while working on machinery. Participate in safety training and ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with production teams to schedule maintenance activities that minimize impact on production schedules. Work with other technicians to complete tasks and share knowledge.
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; degree or certification in mechatronics, industrial automation, mechanical engineering or related field a plus.
- Experience: 2-5 years of field experience, preferably in automated food packaging equipment or food processing environment.
- English Required. Bilingual is a plus. (English/Spanish)
- Proven experience as an industrial mechanic or in a similar maintenance role.
- Familiarity with low voltage systems and hydraulics is preferred.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Must possess the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of automated machinery used in food supplement manufacturing.
- Familiarity with safety standards and regulations in food production.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using a CMMS like MaintainX for documentation.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA, maintenance-specific certifications,) are a plus.
- 5:45 am - 2:15 pm
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000