Electro-Mechanical Tech

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Tech

Location: Mishawaka, IN

Department: Maintenance

Job Type: Hourly

About United Petfood: United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.

Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!

Position Summary: Responsible for electrical/mechanical servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment, physical plant, utilities, and grounds in accordance with state and federal regulations and Company process and procedures. Utilization and operation of equipment, material, and tools for the purpose of inspection, diagnostics and repair/PM on production and process equipment fulfilling facility needs as they arise. Responsible for support capacity of all plant functions, maintaining equipment in an operable, safe capacity. Complies with all safety, quality, customer focus, preventative maintenance and housekeeping standards. All other duties as assigned and expected.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Read and apply electrical meter readings, micrometer, caliper, gauges, and tape measure.

• Read and interpret equipment manufacturers recommendations.
• Assist with required maintenance and repair on all equipment
• Demonstrate mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge and aptitude.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot control circuitry
• Correct interpretation and understanding of prints.
• Familiarity with PLC's, motor controls, sensors, limit switches and electro/mechanical systems, and 3-phase 480vt equipment. (Specifically, AB)
• Experience troubleshooting PC and network issues.
• Recommend equipment and process improvements to improve efficiency and or achieve cost reduction.
• Communicate via proper documentation to supervisor and appropriate management resources regarding quality and equipment problems, issues and concerns.
• Follow all applicable procedures and instructions including but not limited to preventative and routine maintenance, troubleshooting, process improvements, and materials.
• Work with work groups and teams to support the sustainability and continuous improvements of stakeholders.
• Assist more senior Maintenance Technicians and outside support/management of contractors.
• Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Workplace Safety:

• Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
• Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries

Quality & Food Safety:

• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.
• Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
• Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
• Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Position Requirements:

• Experience in the follow areas is required:
• Basic mechanical competency skills- knowledge of tools and their use and a general understanding of how things work mechanically.
• Basic electrical competency skills- general understanding of how electricity works.
• Previous experience in a food environment in preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely, recognize deviations and recommend corrective action.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery.
• Computer literate and proficient in MS Office and other relevant electronic systems.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines.
• Well-developed attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate records and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbally in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.