Maintenance Technician

Stellar Snacks; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic. The successful candidate will perform routine preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on machinery. Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and maintaining a clean working environment. Applicants should have five years of maintenance experience, preferably in food and beverage facilities, and possess strong mechanical skills. The position requires good physical condition and a willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

• Five plus years maintenance experience in food and beverage facilities.
• Proven experience as maintenance technician.

Responsibilities

• Adhering to safety protocols while working on machinery.
• Regularly inspecting and servicing machinery.
• Completing fabrication tasks like welding and cutting.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and replacing worn components.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Good physical condition

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate in HVAC or building maintenance technology

Job description

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic performs emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic and identifies and replaces worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including wet and/or humid conditions, and heat and cold.
• The noise level in the warehouse environment is usually moderate and quiet in the office.
• Near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery and occasionally exposed to burn hazards.
• Exposed to protected and unprotected heights, which requires the use of a personal fall protection system (harness/lifeline).
• Occasionally exposed to vibration and fumes or airborne particles which will require the use of personal protective equipment including respirators; flame retardant clothing; self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), etc.
• Frequently sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances and on uneven ground
• Frequently climb stairs and ladders, balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and maneuver in awkward positions
• Frequently lift objects of up to 25 - 50 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 25 – 50 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to push or pull objects of up to 25 pounds in weight
• Talk & hear; use hands & fingers; handle & feel; and able to reach with hands and arms extensively
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

• Safety compliance: Adhering to safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, while working on machinery.
• Preventative maintenance: Regularly inspecting and servicing machinery according to established schedules to identify potential problems before they occur.
• Fabrication skills: ability to complete fabrication tasks like welding, cutting, or bending metal to repair or modify equipment parts in a food facility.
• Technical knowledge: Understanding mechanical principles, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and relevant industry standards.
• Adherence to GMP and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards for maintenance.
• Troubleshooting and repair: Diagnosing mechanical issues, dismantling equipment to access faulty parts, replacing worn components, reassembling machinery to restore functionality, and recommending preventative maintenance measures to prevent unplanned failure.
• Documentation: Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs performed, and parts used in compliance with CMMS policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of tools, common manufacturing machines and devices.
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.
• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime.
• Observing mechanical devices in operation to locate the sources of problems and ensure the proper functioning of the machines.
• Cleaning and lubricating the equipment and machinery.
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment for everyone.
• Collecting and summarizing analyses, activity logs, and trends for maintenance reports.
• Ability to report to work and on time, as scheduled.
• Adheres to all safety measures and protocols.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field will be a plus.
• Five plus years maintenance experience in food and beverage facilities.
• Proven experience as maintenance technician.

Required Skills

• Ability to report to work and on time, as scheduled.
• Adheres to all safety measures and protocols.
• Mechanically inclined

Preferred Skills

• Good physical condition and strength with a willingness to work overtime.