Facilities Maintenance Technician 1

The J.M. Smucker Company; Edgerton (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. is seeking a Maintenance Technician 1 for the B shift in Edgerton, KS to support production lines with hands-on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

You will perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic diagnostics, repair parts, and set up machinery for scheduled runs, while maintaining safety and housekeeping. The role requires a HS diploma or GED, 3–5 years in manufacturing, and good reading of manuals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three to five years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines and facilities.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic

Reading manuals

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical meters

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Maintenance Technician 1 B shift

In this role you will:

• Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on production equipment and tools in a just-in-time environment.
• Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency maintenance tasks and projects as assigned by the maintenance supervisor or their designee.

Location: Edgerton KS

Pay: $26.36

Reports to: Manager/Operations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and adjustments Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Maintain housekeeping standards with attention to detail.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Minimum Requirements:

• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Follow health and safety practices as they apply to area of work and the facility
• Perform appropriate housekeeping tasks as needed
• Performs other responsibilities and duties assigned by manager
• Ensure product manufacturing runs smoothly without significant interruptions.
• Work closely with Regulatory Compliance regarding food safety.
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Training in electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC, and Servo is preferred.

Tools and Equipment:

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, dollies, computer, pencil, markers, cardboard, bump hat, ear plugs, and hair net. Safety glasses are optional.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift to a maximum of 50 pounds.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, generic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

Stay connected with us on LinkedIn®

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.