Maintenance Technician

Nature's Bakery; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

Nature's Bakery is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support for plant operations in a safe manner. You will service, repair, and adjust equipment to meet industry standards while complying with USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA and local regulations.

The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, weekend/overtime availability, and a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance and timely repairs. Knowledge of conveyors, ovens, and packaging lines is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years in food manufacturing maintenance.
• 4+ years as an experienced maintenance mechanic.
• Ability to read and follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
• Electrical knowledge and packaging machinery experience a plus.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment (conveyors, forming, ovens).
• Follow OSHA safety rules and wear PPE in an industrial environment.
• Diagnose problems, replace parts, and test high-speed production equipment.
• Generate work orders and parts requests; perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification (preferred)

Tools

PLC programming

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Electrical schematics reading

Vibration analysis

Job description

The primary role of the Maintenance Technician is to provide competent & effective Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance support to the Plant and Facility operations in a safe manner. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, adjusting and repairing of plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA and Local Government. The position will require a flexible schedule focusing on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Installed, and/or troubleshoot and repair Manufacturing equipment such as: assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing (Oven operations is a plus).
• Follows work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of all PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.
• Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments for high-speed production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.
• Must be able to prioritize and triage in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be able to maintain equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufactures specifications while following preventative maintenance work orders and scheduled PM’S.
• Generate work orders, and parts request.
• Be able to use some machine shop, and other related machines as required to repair parts or fabricate modifications.
• Complete work orders and PMs and the documentation for that work
• Ability to use mechanical and pneumatic processes: including cylinders and glue machines, date coders.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and other appropriate equipment
• Maintain current GMP, Safety, Food Safety, & technical knowledge by actively participating in training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

• 2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry.
• 4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic.
• PLC experience is a plus
• Able to work rotation 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime and occasionally.
• Ability to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
• Knowledge of food grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.
• Complete knowledge of fabrication techniques.
• Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.
• Possess a full complement of the necessary hand and power tools to support an industrial manufacturing plant.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize items and be self-motivated.
• Complete knowledge of all tools required for industrial maintenance, including those used to broach, mill, and lathe.
• Must be able to communicate and understand safety issues, including reading the information on safety equipment and relaying relevant information to coworkers.
• Have a basic knowledge of control power and main power.
• Be able to identify and understand all different lubricants and their use for a chain lube to a high-performance synthetic lube.
• Knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Acetylene).
• Understand pneumatic and water systems.
• Must be able to use soldering techniques
• Must be able to read electrical schematics.
• Must be able to identify appropriate motor frame, power load, and amp draw.
• Must have their own set of professional electrical tools, including voltmeter and amp meter.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

A high school diploma or its equivalent is required. Complete working knowledge of the manufacturing process, typically resulting from a minimum of five years’ experience in related jobs.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret quality documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following tasks are not all encompassing but an expectation of the role

• Talk and hear
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Sit and stand
• Use hands to handle feel and reach
• Lift and move up to 75 pounds
• Climb ladders or stairs
• Work from elevated platforms
• Walk/stand for extended periods
• Kneel, squat, crawl, or work in confined areas
• Lift or carry heavy equipment/parts
• Push or pull equipment
• Work around moving machinery
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns
• Work in areas where stable footing is critical
• Perform electrical/mechanical repairs
• Work safely around energized equipment
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations

The Good Stuff – Benefits!!

Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility
• Paid vacation (40 hours)
• Paid time off (40 hours)
• Holiday pay (11 days)
• Paid short-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts
• Wellness Benefits and Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program

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