Maintenance Technician

Ventura Foods; Bedford (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental, &Vision

Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Ventura Foods in Bedford, TX is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Tech I (Production) to repair and maintain packaging and refinery equipment. You will apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills while adhering to GMP, FSMA, and our food safety policies to minimize downtime.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 5–10 years of experience with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting on food processing equipment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting on food packaging equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of GMP, FSMA, SQF and food safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Experience using hand and power tools in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems per GMP and safety procedures.
• Provide emergency and scheduled maintenance; coordinate repairs with other mechanics.
• Install, repair, overhaul, modify and maintain electrical and mechanical systems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance when not on breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair faulty electrical/electronic/mechanical components.
• Adhere to food safety policies and FSMA guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Blueprints interpretation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PLC programming basics

VFDs and motor controls

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: Second
Work Arrangement:Onsite

Position Summary:

Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical and electrical equipment and systems in both the packaging and refinery departments. Utilizing skill set, maintain optimal operating condition of equipment using company approved food safety practices and policies. Train the Maintenance Mechanic Tech I (Production) to increase skill level in the department. Decrease equipment downtime utilizing training and skills.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uses mechanical skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with established GMP and safety procedures
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service. Calls for back up and coordinates repairs with other mechanics
• Installs, repairs, overhauls, modifies and maintains electrical and mechanical systems, equipment, and machinery
• Performs required routine preventative maintenance and repair activities when not working on breakdowns
• Diagnoses and repairs or replaces faulty electrical, electronic, and mechanical components throughout the facility
• Responsible for following all food safety policies, procedures and regulatory criteria including the current SQF code, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and associated preventive controls
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of experience working with and troubleshooting PLCs, AC/DC electrical troubleshooting on food packaging/processing equipment and production/processing machine repair

Knowledge and Skills:

• Trained on safety related programs necessary to perform the position, including LOTO and confined space entry
• Advanced understanding of mechanical applications and principles including part identification
• Strong work ethic related to attendance and performance of duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only a limited standardization exists
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form, including technical instructions in mathematical form and blueprints
• Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety including demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades

Why Join Us:
Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provideready-to-goproduct solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves.When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs

Physical Demands:
All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s)and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required.Please see the job description for specific requirements.

Work Environment:
Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying.

Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to:

• Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity;
• Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used inoperations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and
• Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet.

Our Culture
Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.