Maintenance Tech II

Blount Fine Foods Corporation; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Product discounts

Company match 401k

Job summary

Blount Fine Foods Corporation seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician for the second shift (3PM-12AM) in Fall River, MA. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing processing equipment to ensure optimal operation and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, a trade school certification, and at least 6 years of related experience, with working knowledge of industrial machine repair, measurements, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• General plant training.
• Assemble/disassemble equipment.
• Lubrication and filtration (inspection/repair/preventive maintenance).
• Mechanical fundamentals and electrical fundamentals.
• Asset management (predictive maintenance).
• Mechanical schematic navigation (mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic).
• Electrical inspection/repair and schematic navigation (controls/safeties/VFDs).
• Fabrication and basic tooling skills.
• Follow maintenance programs and company policies.
• Attend GMP and Safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment routinely to identify/report potential failures.
• Inspect equipment for safety issues (personnel and/or food safety).
• Inspect plant utilities and report issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks as scheduled/assigned.
• Repair equipment to maintain operational ability and integrity.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders in the system.
• Set up/maintain process equipment and teardown as needed.
• Operate maintenance tools and measuring instruments safely.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks (Plant Certification).
• Maintain and update parts inventory as directed.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical

Electrical

Asset management

Schematic navigation

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Industrial repair tools

Job 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-$31.78/hour.

THIS POSITION IS SECOND SHIFT, 3PM-12AM.

Summary

Perform required maintenance and repair on building and equipment as scheduled or as needed during processing hours.

To work independently and cooperatively to meet and/or exceed the expectations of the customer, company and department, through established and maintained procedures. Maintain positive/productive behavior, showing care for the customer and fellow employees, without compromising company or personal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 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 pre‑operational equipment setup/maintenance and post‑operational equipment teardown/maintenance on process 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.

Basic Job Requirements

• Requires general plant training.
• Requires assembly/disassembly of equipment.
• Requires lubrication and filtration (inspection/repair/preventive maintenance).
• Requires technical fundamentals.
• Requires asset management (predictive maintenance).
• Requires mechanical schematic navigation (mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic).
• Requires electrical (inspection/repair/preventive maintenance).
• Requires electrical schematic navigation (controls/safeties/VFD’s).
• Requires fabrication.
• Requires tasks that are assigned verbally, written or digitally by Maintenance Leadership to be completed as directed.
• Required to understand and follow all Maintenance Programs and Company Policies.
• Attend GMP & Safety meetings.
• Attend training that is made available in relation to job description.
• Evaluate and contribute to the management of the parts inventory level.

Education & Development

High school diploma and a Trade school certification.

6 years related experience.

Must have working knowledge of industrial machine repair, measurements, electrical knowledge.

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.