Maintenance Tech II - 2nd shift

Champion Foods LLC; Huron Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Foods LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to provide electrical and mechanical support for manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, and a collaborative mindset to work with maintenance, production, sanitation, QA, and supervision to keep the plant running efficiently and safely.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least four years of industrial maintenance experience or

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Minimum four years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics.
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA requirements and other applicable regulations.
• Ability to obtain the minimum assessment level for Maintenance Technician II as established by the maintenance department.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Demonstrate good judgment and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment and share knowledge with maintenance personnel.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility and utilities (e.g., compressed air, boilers, HVAC, refrigeration).
• Ensure plant and equipment comply with government regulations and internal policies (GMP, FDA, USDA, HACCP, OSHA).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including single-phase, three-phase, DC circuits and VFDs.
• Resolve hydraulic and pneumatic problems as required.
• Operate with minimal supervision and demonstrate safety consciousness.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical repair

PLC controls

Schematic reading

Team communication

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Gas welding

Electric welding

Job description

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician II position provides electrical/mechanical support to the manufacturing facility in the areas of manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair, and facility/utility maintenance and repair. This position requires competency in the analysis and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment. The Maintenance Technician II employs a positive, professional attitude at all times and communicates effectively in a team environment that includes personnel from management, maintenance, production, sanitation, quality assurance, Etc.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment and share knowledge of applicable mechanical concepts/principles to other Maintenance personnel.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility and utilities (i.e. compressed air, water boilers, HVAC units and refrigeration systems).
• Help ensure plant and manufacturing equipment are in compliance with all government and local regulations as well as all internal policies including Federal Drug Administration (FDA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), HACCP, OSHA, Good Manufacturing Principles (GMP) and others.
• Provide troubleshooting and repair of facility electrical equipment that includes single phase AC circuits, three phase AC circuits, DC circuits and Variable frequency drives.
• Ability to resolve hydraulic and pneumatic problems as required.
• Must be able to execute position requirements with little or no supervision.
• Knowledge and ability to use gas and electric welding equipment.
• Must have ability to troubleshoot PLC and Motor controls.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical manuals/ schematics and P&AID’S.
• Provide technical assistance to reduce /eliminate issues associated with equipment, performance, quality and safety.
• Inform the appropriate facility personnel of any necessary modifications or system malfunctions that would affect their area of operation.
• Perform other and incidental duties as assigned.
• Ensure that production line equipment is left in a functional state for subsequent shifts.
• Perform non-technical assignments as requested by Maintenance Management
• Maintain tools in good working condition and report damaged tools immediately.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High school Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of four (4) years of industrial maintenance experience or advanced education in electrical, mechanical, or electronics.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA requirements and other applicable and governmental regulations.
• Ability to obtain the minimum assessment level required for a Maintenance Technician II as established by the maintenance department.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Evidence of ability to analyze situations, demonstrate good judgment and make business appropriate decisions.
• Previous experience in a position requiring attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences.

Working Conditions:

• Works in a variety of locations in the building as well as some outside work. Production areas, offices, freezers, common areas, elevators and restrooms, silos, as well as on the roof. Position may require continuous standing, squatting, lifting, sitting, bending and moving of heavy weight (over 50 pounds) material in difficult work positions.
• The ability to work in confined spaces (permit required areas) and complete all height related assignments.

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Champion Foods LLC.

Champion Foods LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.

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