What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician Night Shift position at Scoular?
About The Role
The role of the Maintenance Technician’s will work on all mechanical and equipment issues, preventative maintenance and minor electrical repairs as needed. S/he needs to know and understand the function and construction of the equipment and machine foundation and operation. S/he will communicate regularly with employees and management on equipment status.
Job Functions
Petsource by Scoular™ is an indirect, wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Scoular. Petsource provides recipe development, raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging solutions for pet food manufacturers. Petsource is among the first in the country to bring these steps together under one roof, positioning itself as a turnkey contract manufacturer and go-to source for high-protein, freeze-dried ingredients. With a $75 million expansion recently completed, we are growing our team of experts. Join a team dedicated to career advancement and a culture that makes you excited to come to work each day.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
The role of the Maintenance Technician’s will work on all mechanical and equipment issues, preventative maintenance and minor electrical repairs as needed. S/he needs to know and understand the function and construction of the equipment and machine foundation and operation. S/he will communicate regularly with employees and management on equipment status.
Job Functions
- Perform preventive maintenance on machinery in line with established programs and schedules. Must be able to accurately diagnose and troubleshoot machine problems to prevent serious mechanical failures
- Perform mechanical as well as electrical installations and repair on all machinery throughout the plant. Assist with daily startups and work with Production, Sanitation and FSQ on problem solving issues and improvements.
- Maintain proper records on all machines and maintenance work. Assist in the establishment and maintenance of a spare parts inventory. Specify and communicate spare parts needing to be procured.
- Perform work on refrigeration, PLC, Electromechanical, steam, freeze dry, wastewater and other systems as required.
- Comply with established internal LOTO Safety procedures. Work with Safety Coordinator and Plant Engineer on ergonomic and equipment modifications as needed. Complete all primary and secondary training required for the position.
- 1-3 years Maintenance Technician experience, food industry experience preferred.
- Associates degree in industrial maintenance or similar field preferred.
- Experience working with industrial electronics and refrigeration PLC preferred.
- Proficient in using computers (g. Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- This position will be required to work frequently in and outdoors in a variety of environments such as, in a cooled sanitary environment with temperatures 45 degrees or below, outside in hot summer and cold winter temperatures.
- Infrequently around loud production equipment.
- Infrequently be exposed to high, precarious places (g. the roof).
Petsource by Scoular™ is an indirect, wholly owned, independently operated subsidiary of Scoular. Petsource provides recipe development, raw meat processing, freeze-drying, and packaging solutions for pet food manufacturers. Petsource is among the first in the country to bring these steps together under one roof, positioning itself as a turnkey contract manufacturer and go-to source for high-protein, freeze-dried ingredients. With a $75 million expansion recently completed, we are growing our team of experts. Join a team dedicated to career advancement and a culture that makes you excited to come to work each day.
We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.
Our Benefits
- We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
- On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
- Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
- We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact