Industrial Maintenance Technician - Second Shift - 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Benson's INC; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holiday pay

Health insurance (single)

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401K

Retention bonus $1,000 within first 12

Job summary

Benson's Bakery is seeking a maintenance technician to perform equipment upkeep in the production area. You will follow exact maintenance and safety instruction and work with management on applicable quality issues.

Role requires familiarity with electrical systems, motor drives, PLC basics, welding, fabrication, and basic hydraulics/pneumatics. A proactive, safety-minded individual is essential.

Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read and follow safety procedures and blueprints.
• Knowledge of GMPs and plant rules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with maintenance manager and plant leadership on issues.
• Perform equipment maintenance per instructions and safety rules.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control components.
• Set up machines and perform alignments and drive component changes.
• Welding, fabrication, and basic piping repairs as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with policies.

Skills

English communication

Reading blueprints

Electrical knowledge

Welding and fabrication

Machine setup

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree

AIB Maintenance program

Tools

VFD basics

PLC basics

Job description

Job Description

WE OFFER A $1,000 RETENTION BONUS WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT!

Benson's Bakery offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. We offer vacation, holiday pay, free single coverage health insurance + company paid life insurance, disability insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401K.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of task associated with the maintenance and upkeep of equipment used in the production process. Follows exact maintenance and safety instructions indicating the proper maintenance of equipment and tools.

Position Responsibilities/Major Duties

• Shall communicate with maintenance manager, plant management and quality control concerning all pertinent food safety and quality issues.
• Knowledge of Single phase and three phase electrical.
• VFD and PLC basics
• Knowledge and experience with control troubleshooting.
• Millwright ability checking and changing drive components, replacing and align shafts, install bearings, install gearboxes and or chains and sprockets.
• Ability to do general welding and fabrication.
• Knowledge and ability to do machine set ups at start up.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulics.
• General knowledge of facilities maintenance to include basic plumbing, lighting maintenance, and painting.
• Requisitions tools, equipment and supplies necessary to maintain plant equipment while adhering to established budget constraints.
• Maintains safe working environment for all employees/contractors. Participates in development, implementation and enforcement of safety programs.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures (GMPs, Plant Rules, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.).
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Essential Job Functions/Requirements

• License- (License / certification as required)
• Mobility- Must be physically capable of rapid, unimpeded movement to all areas of the plant
• Sensory- Ability to generate written communication, operate computer keyboard and other required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication, blueprints schematics, etc.
• Communications- Speech and hearing abilities to communicate clearly and distinctly in English (in person and via telephone) and/or other language, if required.
• Other:
• Ability to research, ascertain, develop, implement and monitor required policies and procedures.
• Ability to wear and use approved, applicable safety equipment, as needed.
• Ability to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.
• Must meet/maintain CDC food handling requirements and other governmental and/or customer requirements.
• Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Desired Experience

Five years or more progressively responsible maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Desired Education

Associate or higher College Degree. Completion of AIB Maintenance program.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform most of the essential functions for the position. Benson's is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Benson's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.