Maintenance Technician 2 (SugarCreek)

SugarCreek Packing Co.; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving, family-owned food company as a maintenance technician, where your skills will ensure that machinery operates smoothly and safely. In this role, you'll perform essential troubleshooting and repairs on various equipment, maintaining the highest safety standards. With a commitment to quality and innovation, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and contributions. The position offers a dynamic work environment, where you'll engage in hands-on maintenance tasks while collaborating with diverse departments. If you're passionate about machinery and safety, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a leading food processing company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in maintenance with automated equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to keep machines operating efficiently.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Electrical Diagnostics

Mechanical Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

Vocational training or associates with an electro-mechanical focus

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Hand Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brandworthy, 4235 Thunderbird Lane, West Chester, Ohio, United States of America Req #1871

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Sugar Creek Packing Co., founded in 1966, is a flourishing privately held, family owned food company. Its commitment to making the highest-quality, best-value products has allowed Sugar Creek to grow into one of the largest independent bacon processors servicing the global market.

Description Summary

Perform routine maintenance and repairs as needed to keep machines and mechanical equipment operating efficiently and in a safe manner. Coordinate with Operation Management to establish maintenance schedules on various machines so as to minimize downtime on production.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment, including inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.
• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and field devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or performing other preventive maintenance tasks.
• Verify PdM findings of lower-level technicians.
• Utilize prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and/or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
• Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, including control field devices, contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, interlock safety devices, etc.
• Review and complete work orders timely, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following LOTO procedures at all times.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues that may arise.
• Perform continued education and training in related multi-craft skills.
• Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted over the course of the shift.
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Support all safety, food quality and sanitation initiatives and policies.
• Follow Sugar Creek safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), or equivalent experience; vocational training or associates with an electro-mechanical focus preferred.

EXPERIENCE: + years of experience in maintenance role with automated equipment preferred; 2+ years of experience in maintenance role with electrical and electronic responsibilities preferred; 2+ years of experience in maintenance role in a food manufacturing setting preferred.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: None.

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

• Possess knowledge of machines, diagnostic tools, and hand tools, including their designs, uses, and proper maintenance.
• Able to communicate complex information effectively to other employees.
• Able to troubleshoot effectively to diagnose mechanical, controls, and electrical issues.
• Know how to use basic computer programs like Microsoft Office.
• Ability to become subject matter expert (SME) over a single site asset or industry standard skill.
• Able to strictly follow any and all safety procedures and policies in place.
• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Know how to operate industrial-size equipment safely and efficiently.
• Possess adequate hand dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.

Other Requirements:

No unusual physical requirements. Physical requirements are consistent with typical maintenance positions, including mostly standing/walking with little sitting required. Other physical activity like using stairs or lifting/moving items weighing less than 60lbs is required. Some travel may be required in between plants.

Little work is performed in a comfortable, indoor, office-like facility. Most work is performed in an indoor, manufacturing facility with close proximity to heavy and hazardous machinery. Safety wear is required, including hard hat, hairnet, hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toe boots, coats, and other necessary equipment.