Facilities Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Perfetti Van Melle; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading candy manufacturer as a Facilities Maintenance Technician where you will maintain and repair critical machinery. This role requires proven experience in mechanical and electrical fields, offering a starting pay of $24.00 - $33.50 an hour, with excellent benefits including paid time off and 401k matching.

Benefits

PTO package including vacation, sick, and personal time off

13 paid holidays

401k with Company Match up to 8%

Annual Bonus potential

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Tuition-Free College Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven experience in facilities electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic areas.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machines, electrical components, and buildings.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure smooth operations.
• Understand and operate dust and air handling equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in applied electrical maintenance

Associates Degree in Electronics

Job description

OVERVIEW

Perfetti Van Melle (makers of Mentos, Airheads, Dentyne, Trident and Bubblicious!) is one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of confectionery and chewing gum with global brands that are being enjoyed in more than 150 countries worldwide. We’re currently seeking passionate and enthusiasticFacilities Maintenance Technician to join our growing team.

Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm Monday - Friday with flexibility

Starting Pay: $24.00 - 33.50

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Understand, maintain, and operate dust collection equipment. You will be responsible for the inspection PMs for this equipment, filter replacement and maintenance to include the minor repair of dust collection systems. This includes the cleaning of dust collection equipment and associated ductwork. Understanding differential pressure and how to read magnetic coupling gauges is essential.

Understand, maintain, and operate air handling equipment. You will be responsible for the inspection PMs for this equipment, filter replacement and maintenance to include the minor repair of air handling systems.

Other duties include but not limited to:

· Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings

· Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them

· Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly

· Assemble and set up machinery or equipment

· Plan repair work using blueprints or diagrams

· Do general cleaning and upkeep of buildings and properties

· Order supplies from storeroom, research suitable replacement where items are not readily kept

· Meet with plant personnel to estimate repairs and costs

· Keep detailed records of your work

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• 5 years of proven experience in the facilities electrical/electronics, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic fields are required and the ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas. Any combination of related work experience.
• Certificate in applied electrical maintenance and/or Associates Degree in Electronics, preferred.
• Prior work experience in a manufacturing facility. Prefer food manufacturing experience.
• General safety, lockout/tagout, HAZMAT, scissor lift safety, electrostatic discharge awareness, foreign object damage awareness, and quality system awareness.
• A thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and equipment including the use of special instruments for diagnostic purposes.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, O.E.M. instructions and specifications.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Must feel comfortable with working in a team environment and/or independently.
• Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks.
• Ability to effectively manage time. Organized with attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills for training and supporting other departments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripheral
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Uniform, Hairnet, Beard net, mask, and use breathing protection devices when required.
• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, dusty conditions due to the handling of bulk products; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, occasionally sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, talk, hear, and smell, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally push/pull 350-pound carts with wheels.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
• Employees must be flexible in learning and working in other job functions to ensure a competent, trained workforce.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between facilities preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, where all individuals, regardless of background or identity, are valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives to the sweet success of our candy-loving community. Additionally, we have a core value of Care For Our People and we are proud to offer benefit programs that support our team members' goals and well-being including:

· PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and pay it forward time off

· 13 paid holidays

· 401k with Company Match up to 8%, ranking in the top 1% of the country

· Annual Bonus potential and merit-based increases

· Comprehensive Health Insurance

· Annual well-being subsidy

· 20 weeks Maternity & 12 weeks Paternity leave options

· Sam's Club or Costco annual membership reimbursement

· Tuition-Free College Program or Free Continued Education (BA, Masters, Etc.)

· Modest monthly candy allotments (Airheads, Airheads Xtremes, and Mentos)

2021, 2022, 2023 AND 2024 NKY Magazine Best Workplace in Northern Kentucky

Join the Sweet Life by applying today!

Perfetti Van Melle, USA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.