Maintenance Technician

Tasty Brands; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tasty Brands LLC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Technician in Owensboro, KY to maintain and repair packaging machinery, oversee daily and preventive maintenance, and support plant efficiency. You will work across electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems in a fast-growing food manufacturing site.

The role offers full-time employment with day shift and second shift options. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and equal opportunity, with a focus on safe, high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience with food packaging equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience working in refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Machine maintenance and setup for daily production.
• Overseeing preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshooting equipment and performing repairs.
• Collaborating with Maintenance Manager on upgrades to boost efficiency.
• Performing light plumbing, electrical, welding as needed.
• Assisting with other duties as required.

Skills

Food packaging machines

Process equipment

Electrical schematics

HVAC

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Tools

Multivac Tray Sealers

Multivac Thermoformers

Weber Slicers

Pick and Pack Automation

Job description

Tasty Brands LLC is a well-established, fast growing national company with a manufacturing plant (Tracco LLC) in Owensboro, KY, and another (TruPack) in Evansville, IN. We produce sandwiches and meals for our nation’s K12 students and other government programs with an additional focus on providing high volume items for selected Private Brand retail customers. We are committed to providing high quality products that are produced by associates who uphold the highest levels of food safety and best in class methods in the industry. We are expanding our product lines, customer base and manufacturing facilities. Our food business is recession proof! We have a geographic footprint that stretches from coast to coast and our supply chain is domestic.

With a focus on collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we are looking for people who want to join us for a long career and be part of a great success story. Overview

TheMaintenance Mechanic/Technician is a full-time position that is responsible for various maintenance functions including overseeing preventative maintenance, trouble-shooting equipment issues, repair of equipment, and the occasional emergency fix that is needed. Each of these jobs are worked on with an eye towards maximizing plant efficiency.

Duties and responsibilities

• Machine maintenance, breaking down equipment when needed, helping to adjust and set up equipment for daily production.
• Overseeing preventative maintenance, which includes daily and weekly inspection of all machinery.
• Light plumbing, electrical, welding and carpentry when needed
• Work with the Maintenance Manager to recommend machine upgrades to boost efficiency
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with food packaging machines is required. Examples: Multivac Tray Sealers, Multivac Thermoformers, Weber (high-speed) Slicers and other equipment
• Experience with process equipment such as Weber Slicers, Pick and Pack Automation is required
• Advanced mechanical and electrical skills
• Able to read engineering schematic such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic
• Experienced in HVAC a plus
• Pneumatic Equipment
• Work in a refrigerated environment

Schedule:

• Fixed daily hours Monday - Friday - Day shift and second shift available,

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.