Maintenance Tech

Refresco; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Refresco in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment while upholding stringent GMP and food safety standards. You will troubleshoot equipment, document work orders, and collaborate across shifts to minimize downtime.

The role requires basic reading of blueprints and manuals, forklift certification, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety requirements.
• Must read and understand machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Ability to work without supervision and make good decisions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to GMPs/GMP policies and wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Maintain and repair production equipment including glycol, RO, compressed air and lubrication systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Complete and document work orders with part numbers for inventory control.
• Communicate maintenance and production information across shifts and teams.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel and support continuous improvement.

Skills

GMPs

Food safety

Blueprints

Reading manuals

Work independently

Problem solving

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Report problems with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
• Ability to perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Able to troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
• Able to perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (i.e. glycol system, RO system, Compressed Air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
• Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment in order to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality and personnel safety.
• Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders to include recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes.
• Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production related information from shift to relieving shift.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Communicate with production during periods of downtime.
• Work collaboratively with all adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Must be able to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Work without supervision.
• Good decision making/problem solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Competencies

• Decisive, pro-active, self-motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to the variable demands of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate working under initiative and think things through to solution.
• Ability to work under own supervision.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold). The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements

• May be minimal travel required as needed for training.

Physical Requirements

• R = Rarely (0-15%)
• O = Occasionally (16-45%)
• F = Frequently (46-100%)
• Stand or Sit X
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X
• Lifting _50___ lbs. (minimum lbs lifted __5___lbs) X
• Carry weight, lift X
• Walking X
• Driving X
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance X
• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress: There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.