Maintenance Tech I - Food Plant Reliability

Michael Foods, Inc.; Mars Hill (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine is seeking a Maintenance Technician L1 to provide maintenance and reliability services in the plant, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvements.

Candidates must have basic technical education and SAP experience is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential. The role requires weekend/holiday availability and adherence to GMP and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate, or experience which demonstrates technical aptitude preferred.
• 1 year of experience as an industrial maintenance technician preferred.
• Ability to read and decipher mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&ID diagrams preferred.
• Prior experience in SAP preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate with reliability and maintenance team members to ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost, are continuously being improved to achieve company objectives.
• Learn and execute and champion Precision Maintenance techniques ensuring procedural compliance and that job tolerances are met.
• Execute technical troubleshooting tasks working with experienced maintenance personnel.
• Actively participate in maintenance training for maintenance personnel.
• Actively participate in following reliability procedures for critical spares and parts.
• Actively participate in implementing quality commissioning procedures for rebuilt or new equipment.
• Actively participate and assist maintenance craftsman during precision maintenance assignments.
• Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support reliability reporting and decision making.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date records as required.
• Provides input for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement.
• Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
• Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors. Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained.
• Always ensures required regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Schematic interpretation

P&ID interpretation

Communication skills

Interacting with all levels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

SAP

Job description

Michael Foods, Inc. in Mars Hill, Maine is seeking a Maintenance Technician L1 to provide maintenance and reliability services in the plant, focusing on preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment troubleshooting, and process improvements.

Candidates must have basic technical education and SAP experience is preferred; strong communication and teamwork are essential. The role requires weekend/holiday availability and adherence to GMP and safety policies.