1st Shift - Maintenance Technician

Lighthouse Hiring Innovations; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skjodt-Barrett in Indiana is seeking a CMMS administrator who also provides administrative support to the maintenance department. This role ensures machinery is on and ready for each shift, troubleshoots equipment, and coordinates with the maintenance team to keep operations running smoothly.

You will work with automated packaging equipment, PLC/PC controllers, and electrical systems, performing preventive maintenance and liaising with contractors, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of experience as a maintenance worker, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills including welding, grinding, cutting and some electrical skills (calibrating PLC, weighing systems, wiring of circuitry).
• Experience operating Scissor lifts and sit-down forklifts.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending English.
• Basic proficiency in addition, subtraction, and fractions.
• Understands temperature and weight measures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery is on and ready for shift operation.
• Experience operating scissor lifts.
• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot automated packaging equipment, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks and electrical distribution systems.
• Install, rebuild, service, troubleshoot and consult on all food processing equipment, such as kettles, pasteurizers, fillers, carton formers and closers, robotics, boilers, air compressors.
• Complete preventative maintenance schedules which include regular inspection of all electrical, mechanical, and other equipment within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Repair or refurbish equipment when irregularities are found.
• Work with the Maintenance Coordinator to order spare and replacement parts.
• Liaise with outside contractors as required.
• Coordinate production and quality feedback on the functionality of machinery and equipment.
• Report all defects and damages to the maintenance manager and others as necessary.
• Comply with industry standards and champion quality/safety regulations of a food manufacturing operation.
• Maintain all records of the repair and maintenance works conducted in the facility.
• Effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
• Be accountable for personal tools.
• Maintain inkjet and laser printers.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanical skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Math basics

Temperature and weight measurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in related discipline (plus)

Tools

PLC/PC controllers

Industrial networks

Electrical distribution systems

Scissor lifts

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and exceed their expectations.

Job Mission

This position contributes to the company’s success by serving as the plant’s CMMS administrator while at the same time serving as an administrative support person for the department.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Ensure machinery is on and ready for shift operation.
• Experience operating scissor lifts.
• Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot automated packaging equipment, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks and electrical distribution systems.
• Install, rebuild, service, troubleshoot and consult on all food processing equipment, such as kettles, pasteurizers, fillers, carton formers and closers, robotics, boilers, air compressors.
• Complete preventative maintenance schedules which include regular inspection of all electrical, mechanical, and other equipment within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Repair or refurbish equipment when irregularities are found.
• Work with the Maintenance Coordinator to order spare and replacement parts.
• Liaise with outside contractors as required.
• Coordinate production and quality feedback on the functionality of machinery and equipment.
• Report all defects and damages to the maintenance manager and others as necessary.
• Comply with industry standards and champion quality/safety regulations of a food manufacturing operation.
• Maintain all records of the repair and maintenance works conducted in the facility.
• Effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines.
• Be accountable for personal tools.
• Maintain inkjet and laser printers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related discipline a plus.
• 5 years of experience as a maintenance worker, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills- welding, grinding, cutting and some electrical skills- calibrating PLC, weighing systems, and wiring of circuitry.
• Experience operating Scissor lifts and sit-down forklifts.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending English.
• Basic proficiency in addition, subtraction, and fractions.
• Understands temperature and weight measures.

Schedule

• Continental 2 x 2 x 3 6pm-6:30am

Why join?

We've got great taste.

We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It’s what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future

We believe that what’s good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone’s responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words.

Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, Integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equality, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest.

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

Please note that we use recruitment technology that may incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) as part of our hiring process. All hiring decisions are made by our team.