Maintenance Technician

Keystone Distinction Group; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Manhattan facility. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 4 years of maintenance experience in food-grade environments and strong mechanical skills, including troubleshooting electrical systems and machinery. Responsibilities include performing emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance on various equipment. The position requires the ability to work long hours and may require travel between Wichita and Manhattan facilities. Apply now to join a dynamic team dedicated to quality production.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of maintenance experience in a food production environment.
• Ability to understand blueprints and mechanical handbooks.
• Experience with industrial electricity, HVAC systems, and conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency repairs of equipment.
• Conduct scheduled and preventative maintenance of machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Experience with PLC

Teamwork

Job description

3rd Shift, 4/5pm for an 8 or 10hr shift, Sunday - Thursday

• The Food Processing Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of infrastructure and equipment that produces canned coffee products
• Actively participates in efficient maintenance and changeover of equipment that supports the conversion of raw materials to finished goods
• Maintains operating knowledge of all equipment and processing including updates to equipment or processes
• Employee must be able to work in both Wichita and Manhattan facilities as needed, with reliable transportation, and the ability to work long hours as needed

Essential Job Functions

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment
• Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of equipment
• Perform mechanical skills including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as motors, pneumatic tools, and conveyor systems
• Read and interpret equipment manuals for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance
• Perform service and maintain auxiliary equipment such as chillers, heaters, dryers, grinders, and conveyors

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl in tight spaces
• The employee must be capable of lifting/moving up to 100 lbs

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Expert attention to detail
• A strong background in Maintenance with 3 to 4 years related experience
• The ability to understand blueprints, schematic diagrams and mechanical handbooks is essential, as is the ability to roll up your sleeves and get creative when your solution isn’t in there
• Should have experience and be knowledgeable in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Must have experience in a production environment maintenance, with food-grade production environment preferred
• Ability to work well with others and fix issues in a timely manner
• An ideal candidate would have some experience in all the following, preferably with major experience within at least one category: Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Pumps, Pipe Fitting/Plumbing, Machine Installation and Rigging, Conveyor Systems, HVAC Systems, Building Construction, Shop Safety