Maintenance Tech I

Blount Fine Foods; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with Company match

Paid time off

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Product discounts

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment and facilities. This first-shift role runs 5AM-3PM with pay ranging from $31.00 to $31.78 per hour.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing motors, conveyors, pumps, and electrical systems, while maintaining CMMS records and supporting safety programs. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with trade schooling or 4 years of related experience,

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance experience preferred.
• Trade school certification or equivalent required.
• LOTO certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical diagnostics, troubleshooting and replacement on motors, conveyors and pumps (3 years experience preferred).
• Install, adjust and calibrate machinery for optimal performance.
• Diagnose, repair and replace electrical components (transformers, motors, controllers, wiring).
• Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance on electrical systems to prevent failures.
• Routinely inspect equipment and report potential failures or safety issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Forklift operation

LOTO certification

Maintenance diagnostics

Education

High school diploma and trade school certification

4 years related experience

Job description

Description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations! Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!
The pay range for this opportunity is $31.00-$31.78
THIS POSITION IS FIRST SHIFT, 5AM-3PM.

Summary:Perform mechanical/electrical maintenance on production equipment and/or building as requested by the maintenance supervisor. In event of absence, position will be filled by equal level position, Supervisor or appropriately trained Supervisor designee.

Essential Duties:

++Routinely inspect equipment++

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform mechanical diagnostic, troubleshooting repair and replacement on motors, conveyors and pumps. 3 years of experience preferred.

• Install, adjust and calibrate new or modified machinery to ensure optimal performance.

• Diagnosing, repairing, and replacing faulty electrical components such as transformers, motors, controllers, circuit breakers, and wiring. 3 years of experience preferred.

• Performing scheduled inspections and maintenance on electrical systems to prevent failures. 3 years of experience preferred.

• Routinely inspect equipment to identify / report potential equipment failure.

• Routinely inspect equipment to identify / report potential equipment safety issues. (personnel and / or food safety)

• Routinely inspect plant utilities to identify / report potential equipment failures.

++Perform maintenance duties++

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled and /or assigned to process equipment.
• Perform repairs to maintain the operational ability and integrity of process equipment.
• Maintain areas outside of processing areas, to the level of requirements of the Master Sanitation Plan.
• Perform preoperational equipment setup / maintenance and post operational equipment teardown / maintenance on process equipment.

++Operate equipment++

• Safely operate various maintenance power tools and measuring instruments.
• Safely operate gas cutting and welding systems.
• Safely operate forklifts, manual and /or electric pallet jacks (Plant Certification)
• Must be LOTO (Lockout / Tagout) Certified

++Maintain all required maintenance & company records and documents++

• Maintain updates, create and do Work Orders & Preventive Maintenance Worksheets within the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Maintain and understand how to use equipment manuals that are located within the Maintenance Library.

Education & Development:

• High school diploma and a Trade school certification

• Or 4 years related experience.

• Our Total Compensation Package Includes:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.

• 401k with Company match.

• Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays.

• Education Assistance Program.

• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.

• Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.