Maintenance Tech - 12-Hour Rotating Shifts & Growth

Koch Foods; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k savings plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance policy

Job summary

Koch Foods in Newport, RI is hiring for day and night shifts on a 12-hour rotating schedule. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting work while complying with safety and regulatory standards. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Ideal candidates have hands-on machinery repair experience, knowledge of conveyors, and familiarity with lock-out/tag-out protocols.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing equipment repair experience required.
• Ability to replace basic component parts on equipment.
• Mechanical diagnostics and repair experience.
• Knowledge of wire belt and plastic conveyor repairs, and sprocket alignment and installation.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to ensure equipment is operational.
• Perform daily preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Record and document maintenance performed.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance shop.
• Follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Assist to ensure adherence to all company, state and federal regulations.
• All other relevant duties to the job.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Conveyor maintenance

Safety LO/TO

Job description

Koch Foods in Newport, RI is hiring for day and night shifts on a 12-hour rotating schedule. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and documenting work while complying with safety and regulatory standards. Expect a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Ideal candidates have hands-on machinery repair experience, knowledge of conveyors, and familiarity with lock-out/tag-out protocols.