Facilities Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Position Summary

Maintenance Technician responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and preventative maintenance on facility, packaging, and process equipment, utilizing standard work practices to ensure production is completed in a safe and efficient manner. As a Pennant team member, the candidate will execute work orders and tasks as assigned, ensure safety and food safety is a condition, drive manufacturing operational improvements. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building operations.

Required Competencies

• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Personal Effectiveness - meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
• Required to troubleshoot manufacturing controls – PLC, AC Motor Drives, Rockwell Automation, etc.
• Required to read as-built drawings, blueprints, maintenance logs, and electrical drawings.
• Must have a general knowledge of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting / repair.
• Ability to demonstrate fundamental computer skills - Knowledge of CMMS preferred.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair of production line equipment.
• Fundamental ability for welding, fabrication, pneumatics/ hydraulic, machinery rebuilding and skills for equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of repair and work on steam and pressure lines.
• Knowledge of air compressors and filtration systems.
• Versed in lock-out/tag-out procedures and possess a strong safety orientation mindset with demonstrated performance.
  
  

Required Education / Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Additional Certifications / Licenses Preferred
• Must possess an understanding of the processes in food manufacturing industry.
• 2-4 years of manufacturing, facility, or industrial experience preferred, preferably in food manufacturing environment.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects over 50 pounds.
• Employee must own and provide his/her own tools.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee at times can be exposed to flour/sugar dust particles. The dust levels in the work environment can sometimes be elevated. If needed, proper PPE is provided.
• Noise level in some plant locations are loud.
• The employee may spend 95% or more of their work hours on the plant floor.
• The employee may be expected to work outside on building grounds including elevated areas. (Building Rooftops)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, walk and lift throughout the shift.
• Inspection and project work may require working in elevated conditions and working on ladders.
• GMPs require hair nets, beard nets to be worn on production areas.
• Uniforms and safety shoes will be provided along with any other specific required PPE.
  
  

Compensation

• Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $30.00 - $38.00