Maintenance Technician 1

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is seeking a maintenance technician to inspect and service production equipment, ensuring safe, continuous operation of plant machinery.

You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and assist with installation and routine cleaning according to SQF standards. The role requires reading maintenance manuals, following safety protocols, and flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, plus 2+ years in industrial equipment maintenance.
• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge required.
• Familiar with lock-out/tag-out safety procedures.
• Ability to read safety and maintenance manuals.
• Good problem solving and reporting skills.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility equipment daily and perform startup and coverage tasks.
• Maintain plant machines and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Repair plumbing and electrical systems as needed.
• Assist in equipment installation and routine cleaning.
• Follow SQF principles and report safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Reading and interpreting documents

Problem solving

Report writing

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a leading producer of quick‑to‑table, farm‑inspired food. Over 75 years, we have delivered a wide range of refrigerated dinner sides and sausage & egg products. We are based in Columbus, Ohio, and owned by Post Holdings, Inc. For more information, visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facility equipment daily performing various production startup and coverage tasks.
• Maintain various plant machines by performing troubleshooting and general maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and pneumatic systems, demonstrating basic electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Use prints, specifications, and follow verbal instructions to make repairs to ordinary plumbing and electrical systems.
• Assist in the installation of equipment.
• Clean and lubricate parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner.
• Report all food safety and human safety concerns to appropriate personnel such as QA technician, Safety Manager, FSQ Manager, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D required; a minimum of two or more years of industrial food manufacturing equipment experience required.
• Basic electrical/mechanical knowledge required.
• Understanding and completion of basic lock‑out, tag‑out procedures, lock colors, and Bradford Graphics signs; knowledge of when to utilize 2 points of control versus controlled access versus zero energy.
• Judgment to make decisions regarding the sequence of maintenance operations within standard practice limits.
• Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions, dust, noise, fumes, and vibrations.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Use reasoning to solve problems.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• This position requires sitting, climbing or balancing under 1/3 of the time; walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of the time; standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time; and must be able to lift weights ranging from 10 to more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time.
• This position will be exposed to work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions under 1/3 of the time; work near moving mechanical parts over 2/3 of the time. Typical noise level is loud.