Ice Cream Maintenance Technician

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Uniforms Provided

Company Store Access

Free Ice Cream

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Co. in Covington, VA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our 24/7 production facility. You will repair and maintain packaging and process equipment, ensuring minimal downtime on a fast-paced line that runs around the clock.

The role requires hands-on electrical, mechanical and PLC troubleshooting, with 3+ years in industrial maintenance, preferably in food manufacturing. Night shift flexibility is essential to align with business needs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in mechanical/technical program or 1 year of technical school training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, programmable logic controllers or completion of an approved apprentice program.
• Related experience in these fields and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• A minimum of three (3) years industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in Food Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to pass the NOCTI exam if selected to interview onsite.

Responsibilities

• Responds immediately to equipment-related problems and installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all equipment in the business area to ensure minimal downtime.
• Makes repairs on operating equipment in the processing and/or packaging operations.
• Observes and tests operation of sophisticated electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or mechanical devices to evaluate, identify and resolve operating problems.
• Dismantles equipment and machinery to identify, remove, repair and/or replace damaged or deteriorated components and reassembles appropriately.
• Replaces faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors and position sensing devices.
• Monitors equipment meters and adjusts temperatures as needed.
• Monitors all equipment, instruments and connections of the scheduled sterilization process and identifies the required preventive maintenance, calibration and line checks.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery to include repair/replacement of electrical wires/connections, welding, re-soldering, lubrication of parts, cleaning of filters, recalibration of controls, changing line gaskets, adjusting components and/or cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains maintenance logs and work order documentation on equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoots programmable logic controls (PLCs) and PLC controlled equipment with a computer and various modules as diagnostic tools.
• May use a digital voltmeter, mega‑ohm meter and/or AMP probes to diagnose electrical problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 1 year tech school training in electrical/mechanical/pneumatic/electronic/PLC

Job description

About the Company

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Pay

Pay: $34.50 Per Hour - Paid Bi-Weekly Bonus eligible: +$2.00 night shift differential

Shift Information

This position requires flexibility within shift patterns, particularly during the evening and overnight hours. Must be able to work any day of the week and be able to adapt to schedule changes to align with business needs. Please understand that we are only accepting applications for those able to work on a night shift schedule.

The Role

The Maintenance Technician will support the production team by providing equipment repair and preventive maintenance services on sophisticated equipment in packaging and/or process areas to ensure continuous operation of machinery and production processes. The TMICC Covington factory is a 24/7 high paced dynamic work environment. We achieve goals through collaborative cross functional teams in the safe and quality delivery of finished goods across the shift they are leading. Making brands such as Klondike, Popsicle, Breyers, and Good Humor ice cream.

Responsibilities

• Responds immediately to equipment-related problems and installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all equipment in the business area to ensure minimal downtime.
• Makes repairs on operating equipment in the processing and/or packaging operations.
• Observes and tests operation of sophisticated electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and/or mechanical devices to evaluate, identify and resolve operating problems.
• Dismantles equipment and machinery to identify, remove, repair and/or replace damaged or deteriorated components and reassembles appropriately.
• Replaces faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors and position sensing devices.
• Monitors equipment meters and adjusts temperatures as needed.
• Monitors all equipment, instruments and connections of the scheduled sterilization process and identifies the required preventive maintenance, calibration and line checks.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery to include repair/replacement of electrical wires/connections, welding, re-soldering, lubrication of parts, cleaning of filters, recalibration of controls, changing line gaskets, adjusting components and/or cleaning of equipment.
• Maintains maintenance logs and work order documentation on equipment repairs.
• Troubleshoots programmable logic controls (PLCs) and PLC controlled equipment with a computer and various modules as diagnostic tools.
• May use a digital voltmeter, mega‑ohm meter and/or AMP probes to diagnose electrical problems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Associate degree in mechanical/technical program or one (1) year of technical school training in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, electronic, fluid and programmable logic controllers or completion of an approved apprentice program.
• Related experience in these fields and/or advanced training or any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• A minimum of three (3) years industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience in Food Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must be able to pass the NOCTI exam if selected to interview onsite.

What You’ll Get

• Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately
• 401K (5% match, 4% additional after 12 months)
• Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Uniforms Provided
• Access to Company Store
• FREE Ice Cream

Working Environment

• Variable, consisting of the office environment, the mix room, and the manufacturing floor.
• Potential hazards include proximity to moving machinery, chemical exposure, or heavy lifting.
• The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time.
• PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and sanitary footwear.
• Exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconuts, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean, and cinnamon.
• Exposure to chemicals and gasses such as ammonia.

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. Roles with real accountability and visible impact Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done Continuous learning and development as the business grows Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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