3rd Shift Food Packaging Maintenance Technician

Lighthouse Hiring; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lighthouse Hiring in Lebanon, IN seeks a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to act as CMMS administrator and provide maintenance support for food processing equipment. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, manage preventative maintenance, and coordinate with outside contractors to keep lines running.

The job requires 5 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, strong mechanical and some electrical skills, and proficiency in English.

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.

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

Welding

Grinding

Cutting

Electrical skills

PLC calibration

Weighing systems

Circuit wiring

Scissor lifts

Sit-down forklifts

English proficiency

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lighthouse Hiring in Lebanon, IN seeks a 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician to act as CMMS administrator and provide maintenance support for food processing equipment. You will troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, manage preventative maintenance, and coordinate with outside contractors to keep lines running.

The job requires 5 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing, strong mechanical and some electrical skills, and proficiency in English.