Maintenance Technician

MUSH; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MUSH is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of production equipment maintenance in our Utah production plant. You will maintain, repair, disassemble and troubleshoot equipment in production areas to keep lines running smoothly.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the ability to read schematics. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to support continuous improvement and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Familiarity with GMPs and safety regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support production lines by troubleshooting and correcting failures.
• Maintain adherence to preventive maintenance protocol.
• Complete assigned work orders and tasks in a timely manner.
• Rebuild and overhaul production equipment as needed.
• Ensure spare parts are checked out of cages and tracked.
• Communicate with area leads, supervisors, and managers.
• Provide End of Shift reports to maintain continuity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and root-cause analyses.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic maintenance

Read schematics

Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade School certified preferred

Job description

MUSH is a place where driven individuals unlock their highest potential. We believe that change starts within, and as a team, we accomplish extraordinary feats. If you want to build a reputation of doing hard things well, and aspire to make the world a little healthier, MUSH may be a great place for you.

Our first product line of ready-to-eat overnight oats pioneers a new category for the breakfast occasion, offering a healthy, satiating, and convenient alternative to traditional morning meals. By making healthy food more accessible, we believe that humankind can feel, think, and do better.

Role Description

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of production equipment maintenance in the production plant. The technician is responsible to maintain, repair, disassemble and troubleshoot equipment in production areas.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support production lines by troubleshooting and correcting failures
• Maintain adherence to preventative maintenance protocol
• Complete assigned work orders and tasks in a timely manner
• Be able to rebuild and overhaul all production equipment
• Ensure spare parts are checked out of parts cages
• Communicate with area leads, supervisors, and managers
• Provide consistent communication with fellow maintenance staff through End of Shift reports
• Support our continuous improvement manufacturing process by participating in established routines with production operators and following up on top causes of downtime
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Follow established safety, quality and environmental policies, practices, and programs
• Clean tools, parts and equipment after line rebuilds/repairs/maintenance.
• Maintain tools according to 5S methodology
• Install new equipment as necessary and provide technical expertise to train and support production with a continued desire for lean supply chain process initiatives and improvement
• Quality reviews of equipment assigned to maintain safety and performance standards

Experience Requirements:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience
• Excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Hydraulic and pneumatics maintenance
• Ability to read schematics
• Experience working with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC systems
• Must be able to learn and fully operate assigned production equipment; a variety of skills needed: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning), Plumbing, Welding, Fabrication, docks and doors, security systems
• Experience in Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs) and safety regulations, technical experience in machine mechanics and equipment troubleshooting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, team-focused and with the ability to hold others accountable

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent degree/certificate
• Trade School certified preferred

Cultural Requirements:

• Self starter, with a desire to learn, grow, and evolve as a professional
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail-oriented
• Ability to perform essential functions with little or no supervision
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as directed by the business
• Strong attention to detail and computer skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to stay on task and meet goals and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Eagerness to learn in a team environment
• Motivated mindset and excellent attendance record
• Ability to learn new software and interfaces quickly.

Physical and Work Related Requirements:

• Standing and walking for long periods of time
• Bending and lifting up to 50 LB
• Ability to handle allergens including peanuts and treenuts