Maintenance Planner (Maintenance Technician III)

Ardent Mills; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings with Company Match

Job summary

Ardent Mills in Ayer, MA is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to troubleshoot, repair and maintain plant equipment. You will lead maintenance projects, support preventative maintenance, and train other technicians on advanced techniques.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, strong problem solving, PLCs and VFDs proficiency, and good communication. On-site work with shift variation, safety, and CMMS documentation are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient with computer applications.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Proficient in PLCs, VFDs, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and problem solving.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Experience with CMMS and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks per work orders assigned.
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not.
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise.
• Train other Maintenance and Reliability Technicians.
• Provide input on job plans, preventive maintenance tasks, and follow-up work.
• Use CMMS to review, update, complete, and document work orders.
• Identify parts, materials, tools, safety considerations, and labor needs required to complete maintenance work safely and efficiently.
• Communicate critical parts needs, obsolete parts, recurring parts issues, and inventory concerns to the planner or supervisor.
• Partner effectively with operations, maintenance planning, reliability, purchasing, contractors, and other technicians.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Organization

Learning mindset

PLCs & VFDs

Delegation

Mechanical aptitude

HACCP knowledge

CMMS knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Job description

Address35 Nemco Way, Ayer MA, 01432

As a Maintenance Technician III, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant by contributing technical input to planning, reliability, and follow-up work. You are expected to learn advanced maintenance skills and complete related tasks as needed. You will lead maintenance projects and train other technicians.

Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

To Succeed, You Must Be Able To

• Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day.
• Serve others with understanding, respect, and care.
• Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency.
• Work through and drive change.
• Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance tasks per work orders assigned
• Understand how to work safely and speak up when you do not
• Continue to learn new skills and grow in your maintenance expertise
• Train other Maintenance and Reliability Technicians
• Provide technical input on job plans, preventive maintenance tasks, equipment history, and follow-up work identified through troubleshooting or inspections
• Use the computerized maintenance management system to review, update, complete, and document work orders accurately
• Responsibility to identify parts, materials, tools, safety considerations, and labor needs required to complete maintenance work safely and efficiently
• Communicate critical parts needs, obsolete parts, recurring parts issues, and inventory concerns to the planner or supervisor
• Partner effectively with operations, maintenance planning, reliability, purchasing, contractors, and other technicians

Essential Skills And Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• 5 or more years of experience in Maintenance in manufacturing environment
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effectively use computer applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in advanced-level technical competencies, for example, PLCs, VFDs, and systems troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to delegate
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP
• Working knowledge of maintenance processes, CMMS, equipment documentation, predictive maintenance concepts, root cause analysis, and ability to identify resources needed for maintenance work.

Good To Have

• CMRT certification
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field
• Other maintenance-related certifications

Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

This position is based at an Ardent Mills production facility and requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential functions of the role. Work schedules may vary based on business and operational needs and could include shift work, overtime, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities where applicable.

Location:

Ayer MA

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type Full time

Competitive Compensation:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $30.10 - $32.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 5% Annual.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Shift Differential:

The Company provides a shift differential to eligible employees who are assigned to and work shifts outside of standard business hours. Shift differential is paid in addition to the employee's regular base hourly rate and is included in the calculation of the regular rate for overtime purposes.

La Compañía proporciona un diferencial de turno a los empleados elegibles que están asignados a turnos de trabajo y fuera del horario comercial estándar. El diferencial de turnos se paga además de la tarifa horaria básica regular del empleado y se incluye en el cálculo de la tarifa regular para fines de horas extras.

EEO Commitment

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.