General Maintenance Technician: Full-Time

Kalmbach Feeds Inc.; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Dependant care reimbursement

Job summary

Kalmbach Feeds Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our production facility in PA. This role performs diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain equipment, ensuring safety, reliability and productivity.

A self-starter attitude and autonomous work style are essential. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and structural issues, perform preventative maintenance, and document work in the CMMS while maintaining a clean, safe work area and complying with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and overtime.
• Must be able to pass safety and respiratory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate daily records of all work in the CMMS.
• Diagnose and repair production facility equipment and systems.
• perform preventative maintenance, lubrication, inspections.
• read electrical prints and wiring diagrams as needed.
• repair or replace equipment to solve mechanical/electrical issues
• work safely on raised platforms and high areas
• participate in general housekeeping of work area and tools

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical experience

PLC troubleshooting

Read electrical prints

Install/repair/maintain equipment

Work on raised platforms

Welding experience

Self-starter

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

At Kalmbach Feeds we want our Maintenance team to enjoy competitive pay with a full line of benefits including three weeks paid time off in the first year! The maintenance technician is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production facility equipment according to safety and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the facility’s business goals and objectives. The maintenance team requires someone with a high level of autonomy and requires a self-starter with a positive and proactive approach. You repair, replace, remove, and/or modify manufacturing structures and equipment to correct feed manufacturing problems of a mechanical, electrical, and/or structural nature.

Responsibilities

• You maintain accurate daily records of all work performed daily in the computerized maintenance management system
• You have knowledge of or be willing to obtain knowledge of PLC
• You are able to wear a full face respirator and pass pulmonary testing
• You are able to operate tow motors, pallet jacks, aerial man lifts
• You assess, diagnose, and evaluate feed manufacturing problems of a mechanical, electrical, and/or structural nature.
• You perform preventative maintenance (e.g. lubrication, inspection, etc.) for feed manufacturing structures and equipment.
• You maintain work area, tools, parts, and equipment in a clean and organized manner for the purposes of safety, efficiency, and appearance.
• You perform other related corrective maintenance functions or duties as needed.
• Electrical and mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PLC troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to read electrical prints.
• Ability to install, diagnose, repair, wire and maintain a variety of production and building equipment.
• Must be able to work on raised platforms and high area
• Basic welding experience.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, weekends and overtime.

Company Overview

Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for over five decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry.

Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it.

Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at as well as by viewing the video at -our-team.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with eligibility on date of hire

• ~Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• ~ Company Paid Life Insurance
• ~ Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Plans

Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification.